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Texas ballot

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A quick definition of Texas ballot:

A Texas ballot is a piece of paper or a ball used for voting. It is a way for people to choose who they want to be in charge of their government. There are different types of ballots, like the absentee ballot that can be mailed in before the election, or the secret ballot where no one knows who you voted for. The Texas ballot is unique because you mark the candidates you don't want to win instead of the ones you do want to win. This helps when there are many candidates running for a few positions. A spoiled ballot is one that can't be counted because it was filled out incorrectly.

A more thorough explanation:

A Texas ballot is a type of ballot used in elections. It is a paper or ball used for casting a vote. The voter marks the candidates that he or she does not want elected. This type of ballot is particularly useful when the number of candidates only slightly exceeds a large number of representatives being elected.

For example, if there are 10 representatives being elected and 12 candidates running, a voter can use the Texas ballot to mark the two candidates that he or she does not want elected.

Other types of ballots include:

  • Australian ballot: a uniform ballot printed by the government, listing all eligible candidates, and marked in secret.
  • Massachusetts ballot: a type of Australian ballot in which, under each office, the names of candidates and party designations are printed in alphabetical order.
  • Office-block ballot: a ballot that lists the candidates' names under the title of the office sought without mentioning the candidates' party affiliations.
  • Party-column ballot: a ballot that lists the candidates' names in separate columns by political party regardless of the offices sought by the candidates.
  • Absentee ballot: a ballot that a voter submits, sometimes by mail, before an election.

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BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
15:38
Im not that old lmao Ill see if I can convince the wife to allow me to apply and research the area more. Just worried that I wont have that intellect that a rank 9 school would need
snow
15:38
shoot your shot bulb
snow
15:38
dont tell yourself that.
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
15:40
I think babycat just wants me close for when she gets into Uchicago lol For me the locations of the school and environment around it matters a lot
soap
15:42
Are you in an open marriage?
babycat
15:42
@BulbasaurNoLikeCardio: aw of course I want you around but I was thinking of the 7sage diversity statement in their admissions course where this guy writes about how he and his wife take in foster kids. he got into NW with below median LSAT. you have significant past adversity and interesting work experience I would shoot your shot
babycat
15:43
and I honestly don't think the t14 require significantly more intellect than any other law school. the content is pretty much the same
15:44
the rigor of the T14 law schools is almost entirely the result of who they allow to attend
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
15:44
Well so far Vandy is highest ranked I went for, hopefully they like me. Its not really the academics/rigor. Following rules and meeting standard is easy it is the competition for class rank and with other students that I think would be my greatest struggle
JumpySubsequentDolphin
15:45
but doesn’t grade inflation at the top schools almost make it easier to get higher grades than it does at >t14
babycat
15:45
@info-man: agreed
babycat
15:48
just my opinion but grade inflation is probably more of an undergrad thing since law school grades tend to be on a curve
shaquilleoatmeal
15:49
Leaving the office just now and this chic is blasting glorilla in the elevator...doesn't match our work location vibe lmao
shaquilleoatmeal
15:49
shits gonna be stuck in my head all night now
glovediedthisishismom
15:50
northwestern has a dude with a murder charge in their class this year dont they
shaquilleoatmeal
15:50
what^^
shaquilleoatmeal
15:50
no way
HopefullyInLawSchool
15:50
2 next year
glovediedthisishismom
15:50
google it shaq some dude got his degree in prison and is now at nw
HopefullyInLawSchool
15:50
Bro is studying to beat the charges
shaquilleoatmeal
15:52
While representing himself in court, McKinley's sentence was reduced from 100 years to 25, a sentence he served in full. While still incarcerated, he took the LSAT, or Law School Admission Test, and applied to law school - no shit, thats impressive how much he lowered his sentence being pro say
JumpySubsequentDolphin
15:52
@HopefullyInLawSchool: that made me lol
babycat
15:52
there was a convicted rapist admitted to some southern law school not too long ago
shaquilleoatmeal
15:53
smh
glovediedthisishismom
15:53
fun fact gangs specifically have all their shooters be 12-16 year olds so they can go to juvee and get their charges sealed like nothing happened
shaquilleoatmeal
15:56
yo, what should i pick up for dinner?? Cava or Sweetgreen
glovediedthisishismom
15:56
sweetgreen
glovediedthisishismom
15:56
i wish i had one close to me
babycat
15:56
shaq how did your date with Uber girl go?
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