Several countries are considering allowing citizens to vote online. Supporters argue that it would raise participation, especially among young people and citizens living abroad. Opponents warn about security risks and the difficulty of guaranteeing that every vote is secret. A recent pilot in a mid-sized city reported high satisfaction but could not rule out that some votes were influenced at home by family members. The report concludes that online voting might be useful for specific groups but is not ready to replace the ballot box.

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: C. Some votes may have been influenced at home

  1. Step 1: The pilot could not rule out influence by family members. Answer: Some votes may have been influenced at home. Why not the others: The other problems are not mentioned.

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