To reduce the ability of party bosses to control what happened in polling places, the _____ ballot (or "secret ballot") was instituted.

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The Australian ballot, also known as the secret ballot, was instituted to reduce the influence of party bosses by ensuring that votes were cast in secret, thus protecting voter privacy and reducing the potential for coercion or vote buying.

To Reduce the Ability of Party Bosses to Control What