Election Administration & Procedures Flashcards

A voter arrives at the wrong precinct on Election Day. Under best practices recommended by the EAC, the poll worker should:

Answer: Direct the voter to their correct precinct and offer a provisional ballot if they cannot travel there

Best practice is to redirect the voter to their correct precinct but offer a provisional ballot if they are unable to go, ensuring no eligible voter is completely disenfranchised.

What is a 'logic and accuracy test' (L&A test) in election administration?

Answer: A pre-election test of voting equipment to verify it records and tallies votes correctly

An L&A test is conducted before Election Day to confirm that voting machines, scanners, or tabulators accurately record and count test ballots, with results witnessed and documented publicly.

Which accessibility requirement under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) applies specifically to polling places?

Answer: At least one fully accessible voting station must be available at every polling location

The ADA requires that polling places be physically accessible and that at least one accessible voting system be available so voters with disabilities can vote privately and independently.

A 'ballot on demand' (BOD) system allows election officials to:

Answer: Print customized ballots at the polling place for each voter based on their registered address

BOD systems print the correct ballot style for a specific voter on demand at the polling place, reducing the need to pre-print thousands of different ballot styles.

What is the primary legal purpose of a 'Notice of Election'?

Answer: To inform the public of the date, offices on the ballot, filing deadlines, and polling locations for an upcoming election

A Notice of Election is a legally required public announcement that provides voters with essential information about the upcoming election, including date, offices, and where to vote.

In a recount, which type provides the highest level of accuracy verification?

Answer: A hand count of all paper ballots

A full hand count of paper ballots provides the most thorough verification because it bypasses machine tabulation entirely and relies on human review of the physical record.

What does 'straight-ticket voting' mean in jurisdictions that allow it?

Answer: A voter selects all candidates of a single party with one mark or selection

Straight-ticket voting allows a voter to cast votes for all of one party's candidates across all applicable races with a single selection, rather than choosing office by office.