Question

What is the purpose of listing the President and Vice President as a “ticket” on ballots today?
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a) To simplify the voting process for Congress.
b) To ensure voters choose candidates from the same party for both roles.
c) To allow voters to split their vote between parties.
d) To make voting technology more efficient.

Answer 1

b) To ensure voters choose candidates from the same party for both roles.

Listing them as a "ticket" lets voters cast one vote for a presidential ticket (president + vice president) so the two come from the same party and run together.