What happens to paper and punch-card ballots when voters "overvote," marking or punching votes for more than one candidate for the same office?
a. The ballots are rejected and new ballots are recast.
b. Votes for all candidates are counted, regardless of overvoting.
c. The ballots are uncounted.
d. The ballots are counted but subject to third-party review.
Answer: c
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