Which is an election by unanimous consent?

Which is an election by unanimous consent?

• A. Vote Immediately
• B. Vote by Acclimation
• C. Voice Vote
• D. Viva Voce

Answer: (B)

Election by acclamation is when the assembly elects someone without a formal ballot because there are no objections. The chair announces the result by general consent, effectively a unanimous vote. This method is used when there’s clear support and no opposition, so no tallying or formal ballot is needed. If anyone objects, the election would proceed by a different method, such as a ballot or roll call. The other options describe different voting methods that don’t inherently imply unanimity. A vote taken immediately or a voice/viva voce vote involves expressing a preference aloud, but the result is determined by tally or by the majority, not by unanimous consent.

Election by acclamation is when the assembly elects someone without a formal ballot because there are no objections. The chair announces the result by general consent, effectively a unanimous vote. This method is used when there’s clear support and no opposition, so no tallying or formal ballot is needed. If anyone objects, the election would proceed by a different method, such as a ballot or roll call.

The other options describe different voting methods that don’t inherently imply unanimity. A vote taken immediately or a voice/viva voce vote involves expressing a preference aloud, but the result is determined by tally or by the majority, not by unanimous consent.