A ballot is a document used in voting, which can take many forms. Voting is the process of selecting a person or group to represent a certain opinion or decision, and is typically done by casting a VOTE. A REFERENDUM is a type of ballot where citizens can directly decide on a proposed law or policy. A PLEBISCITE is a type of REFERENDUM where citizens are asked to VOTE on a single issue. FRANCHISE is the right to VOTE in an ELECTION, and is usually granted to citizens of a certain age. To ELECT someone is to choose them through a VOTE. A TICKET is a list of candidates running for office in an ELECTION. A POLL is a survey taken to measure public opinion on a certain issue. An ELECTION is a formal process of choosing a person or group to represent a certain opinion or decision. To VOTE is to cast a ballot in an ELECTION.