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Title
ON THE BALLOT.
Abstract
The article discusses the history of the 1872 Ballot Act which transformed the elections and voting practices in Great Britain. Topics explored include the theatrics and violence associated with the British parliamentary elections prior to the approval of the Ballot Act which involves the use of a secret ballot, the previous procedures for nominating political candidates, and the recorded increase in polling places after the implementation of a formal voter registration system in the country.