A method of voting in which ballots, usually pieces of paper, are passed out to each voting member, the member fills in the ballot, and the ballot is collected. Instructions from the chair might be: 'Please mark your ballots clearly, fold them one time, and hand them directly to a teller.'

• A. Voice vote
• B. Show of hands
• C. Ballot vote
• D. Roll call vote

Answer: (C)

Ballot voting uses written ballots distributed to members, who privately mark their choice, fold the ballot to keep their vote secret, and hand it to tellers for counting. This method provides privacy and a formal, auditable record of the vote, which is especially important for elections or decisions where confidentiality or accuracy matters. It stands in contrast to a voice vote, where votes are spoken aloud; a show of hands, where a visible count is taken; and a roll call vote, where each member’s vote is announced or recorded by name. The chair’s instruction to mark clearly, fold once, and deliver to a teller is the standard procedure to protect secrecy and ensure the vote is counted accurately by those responsible for tallying.