Electronic Voting Systems

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An '''Electronic Voting System''' is an innovative new method of distributing, voting, collecting and tabulating ballots through the use of computer technology.  The software implementations which are <n>
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An '''Electronic Voting System''' is an innovative new method of distributing, voting, collecting and tabulating ballots through the use of computer technology.  The software implementations which are  
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input into this technology expand every day to improve security and integrity of the results.
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* input into this technology expand every day to improve security and integrity of the results.
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'''DRE (Direct Recording Electronic)'''
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* '''DRE (Direct Recording Electronic)'''
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  A '''DRE''' machine is a recent implementation of a fully self-operated computer voting system. DRE's are user-friendly and time-efficient which makes them an attractive alternative to traditional pen-and-paper voting.
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A '''DRE''' machine is a recent implementation of a fully self-operated computer voting system. DRE's are user-friendly and time-efficient which makes them an attractive alternative to traditional pen-and-paper voting.
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A DRE machine consists of a user screen for information and ballot display, a keypad involving buttons or a touchscreen, and other assisting tools such as head-phones for the handicapped. DRE's have
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* A DRE machine consists of a user screen for information and ballot display, a keypad involving buttons or a touchscreen, and other assisting tools such as head-phones for the handicapped. DRE's have
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been implemented worldwide but most frequently used in countries such as Brazil, India and United States.
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* been implemented worldwide but most frequently used in countries such as Brazil, India and United States.

Revision as of 15:09, 1 December 2007

An Electronic Voting System is an innovative new method of distributing, voting, collecting and tabulating ballots through the use of computer technology. The software implementations which are

  • input into this technology expand every day to improve security and integrity of the results.
  • DRE (Direct Recording Electronic)
  • A DRE machine is a recent implementation of a fully self-operated computer voting system. DRE's are user-friendly and time-efficient which makes them an attractive alternative to traditional pen-and-paper voting.
  • A DRE machine consists of a user screen for information and ballot display, a keypad involving buttons or a touchscreen, and other assisting tools such as head-phones for the handicapped. DRE's have
  • been implemented worldwide but most frequently used in countries such as Brazil, India and United States.
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