One of the primary components of a fair and free election is the use of secret ballots. What is a secret ballot? A.
a ballot where any citizens vote can be seen but only for a limited time
B.
a ballot that remains secret to everyone except the voter and his/her family
C.
a ballot where invisible ink is used and then read by screeners at a later time
D.
a ballot for citizens to vote on without their vote being known by anyone else

Why might the spanish government have approved of the encomienda system? a the system allowed for fair treatment of all under it, leading to a happy and prosperous colony. b the system used natives as slaves which meant the government was able to maximize their profit of exported goods. c the system allowed for mostly profitable trade within the different colonies. d the system was a great example of how to successfully run a colony, making spain a world power.