Vote Smarter 2020: Is It Safe To Return Your Ballot In A Drop Box?

The video discusses the security and usage of election drop boxes, which are placed in secure locations and monitored by local election officials. While drop boxes are considered safe and have been used for years, their use has become controversial, leading to legal challenges in states like Ohio and Pennsylvania. Despite the controversies, drop boxes remain a secure method for voters to submit ballots, especially in states with a history of mail-in voting.

What is one of the security features of ballot drop boxes?

• They are made of plastic.

• They are managed by USPS.

• They are bolted to the ground.

• They are located in private homes.

Which organization is NOT involved in managing the ballot drop boxes?

• State government

• USPS

• Police officers

• Local election officials

What legal action was taken regarding drop boxes in Ohio?

• A lawsuit to remove all drop boxes

• A lawsuit to allow more than one drop box per county

• A lawsuit to ban drop boxes in government buildings

• A lawsuit to involve USPS in managing drop boxes

What was the outcome of the lawsuit in Pennsylvania regarding drop boxes?

• The state Supreme Court banned drop boxes in rural areas.

• The state Supreme Court ruled against drop boxes.

• The state Supreme Court ruled in favor of allowing drop boxes.

• The state Supreme Court did not make a decision.

In which region have drop boxes been used for a long time?

• The Northeast

• The South

• The Midwest

• The West