What are the differences between straight ticket and split ticket voting? Select all that apply. in a straight ticket you vote for all one party voting a split ticket means that you vote for some Republicans and some Democrats depending on the candidate in a straight ticket you vote straight down the column a split ticket is one on which you vote for all candidates who are independents the quality of democracy is raised when you vote a straight ticket

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Terrence Schmidt

25 May, 15:50

What are the differences between straight ticket and split ticket voting? Select all that apply. in a straight ticket you vote for all one party voting a split ticket means that you vote for some Republicans and some Democrats depending on the candidate in a straight ticket you vote straight down the column a split ticket is one on which you vote for all candidates who are independents the quality of democracy is raised when you vote a straight ticket

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A straight ticket is one in which you vote for candidates who are members of one party. A split ticket means you vote for some of each party (Democrats and Republicans). You ensure the chances of one party winning a majority by voting a straight ticket.

Explanation: This answer explains how a split and a straight ticket work in electoral politics.