Which method uses written ballots?

• A. Voice vote
• B. Rising vote
• C. Roll call vote
• D. Ballot vote

Answer: (D)

The method that uses written ballots is ballot voting. In this approach, members mark their choice on a ballot paper or electronic ballot and submit it for counting, often keeping votes private to protect each person’s preference and reduce influence from others. This written format provides a clear, verifiable tally and is especially useful in large groups or when the issue is close and privacy matters.

Contrast this with a voice vote, where people call out yes or no aloud; a rising vote, where members indicate their choice by standing or rising; and a roll call vote, where each member’s vote is recorded by name as their turn comes up. None of those rely on a written ballot to the same extent, which is why the written-ballot method stands apart.