developments in democracy:secret ballot act-1872- and corruption act-1883 Flashcards

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secret ballot act:

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1872
a law politician in the 19th century to prevent ppl from being intimidated when they vote-
reduce issue of electron malpractice:
-replace husting with booths
-more voters had complete privacy
–seen as a political act rather than a social ocassion
-reduced bribery cant remove it completely stil happens now

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corruption act:

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1883
-a law politician in the 19th century introduced to prevent bribery,, voter intimdation and state rules those in parliaments have to follow
-limited amount of money candidate can use in election and campaigns
money used has to be justifies
bribery banned
bribery and corruption fell but still happens now they cant remove it

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