MMC Election Administration & Procedures 3

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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.

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MMC Election Administration & Procedures 3