ADVANTAGES OF SECRET BALLOT VOTING by keypoint It discourages possible intimidation and threats. It tends to discourage voters’ apathy. It shields voters from possible victimization since a voter’s choice of vote is only known by himself. Others are Viewing: VOTING IN A DIRECT ELECTION SECRET BALLOT DISADVANTAGES OF SECRET BALLOT VOTING OPEN BALLOT VOTING ADVANTAGES OF OPEN BALLOT ADVANTAGES OF ALTERNATIVE VOTING SYSTEM DISADVANTAGES OF OPEN BALLOT DISADVANTAGES OF ALTERNATIVE VOTING