Free, Regular Elections

Question 1

Describe the limitations of the ballot act of 1872

Answer 1

Intimidation was declined but corruption was not completely wiped out
Not addressed that regular elections should occur

Question 2

Describe the progress of the corruption and illegal practices act of 1883

Answer 2

Set limits on the amount to be spent on elections and how it could be spent
Made corruption an offence by law
It was thorough and effective as it minimised corruption by stopping bribery with food etc

Question 3

Describe the progress of the ballot act of 1872

Answer 3

Introduced the secret ballot

Minimised likely hood of bribery and intimidation tactics

Question 4

Describe the limitations of the corruption and illegal practices act of 1883

Answer 4

Had not made registering to vote free and elections were not regular enough