Example for the Application of Gestalt Laws

Please answer the following questions based solely on Gestalt laws, the upper-case words in the leftmost box and the proper names in the picture.

  1. How many ballots are there?
  2. Can George Bush and Art Olivier together be elected for president and vice president?
  3. Name all people who can be elected for president and vice president.

The image shows the so-called "butterfly ballot" that was used in the Nov. 2000 presidential elections in Florida.