The Butterfly Effect: The Ballot Design & the 2000 Election
Introduction
In the year 2000, the United States (U.S.) presidential election between the Republican and Democratic representative, the two dominant political parties, captivated a nation. The Republic candidate George W. Bush held the incumbent title of governor of Texas and the son of a former U.S. president while the Democratic candidate Al Gore held the incumbent position of Vice President of America. In the midst of the election process, Palm Beach, a county within the state of Florida, became the focal point of an intense debate on ballot design and the electoral ethics and responsibilities of public administrators in the U.S. The purpose of the report, addressing …show more content…
However, an examination into the case reveals the ethical actions of LePore to create a successful election process in the County. Additionally, an observation into the structure of the American government and the administration of elections provide avenues of improvement and the responsibilities of the public sector. Moreover, the paths of engagement of the nonprofit and for-profit sector enhance the County’s election …show more content…
In the butterfly ballot case, the state law dictated a uniform ballot system, however, Palm Beach County deviated from the statutory norms to create a unique ballot design (Mulroy, 2003). The sixty-seven counties of Florida, except for Palm Beach County, adhered to the single-column ballot (Mulroy, 2003). Therefore, Palm Beach County should comply with Florida Statutes regarding ballots and elections. In other words, the ballot must be single column, the punch hole to the right of the candidates’ name, the Democratic Party candidate listed second, and listing of third party candidates below the Democratic and Republican Party candidates (Mulroy, 2003, p.
Introduction
In the year 2000, the United States (U.S.) presidential election between the Republican and Democratic representative, the two dominant political parties, captivated a nation. The Republic candidate George W. Bush held the incumbent title of governor of Texas and the son of a former U.S. president while the Democratic candidate Al Gore held the incumbent position of Vice President of America. In the midst of the election process, Palm Beach, a county within the state of Florida, became the focal point of an intense debate on ballot design and the electoral ethics and responsibilities of public administrators in the U.S. The purpose of the report, addressing …show more content…
However, an examination into the case reveals the ethical actions of LePore to create a successful election process in the County. Additionally, an observation into the structure of the American government and the administration of elections provide avenues of improvement and the responsibilities of the public sector. Moreover, the paths of engagement of the nonprofit and for-profit sector enhance the County’s election …show more content…
In the butterfly ballot case, the state law dictated a uniform ballot system, however, Palm Beach County deviated from the statutory norms to create a unique ballot design (Mulroy, 2003). The sixty-seven counties of Florida, except for Palm Beach County, adhered to the single-column ballot (Mulroy, 2003). Therefore, Palm Beach County should comply with Florida Statutes regarding ballots and elections. In other words, the ballot must be single column, the punch hole to the right of the candidates’ name, the Democratic Party candidate listed second, and listing of third party candidates below the Democratic and Republican Party candidates (Mulroy, 2003, p.