The US electoral process evolved over time and presented grotesque failures at its inception, as was the famous case of border ruffians. In order to resolve this type of conflict, it was necessary to establish and supervise voting rules that restrain practices aimed at circumventing the electoral system. Voting should be authorized only in the state of proven residence and not in a border state.
To curb violence, a more active state was needed to ensure the political freedom of anti-slavery citizens. The state should prohibit intimidation, arrest and prosecute individuals who disregard the laws.
