This city hired a member of the Orsini family, Bartolomeo d'Alviano, who led their forces in defeat at the Battle of (*) Agnadello.
The word "ballot" comes from a procedure used for elections in this city, in which small balls were placed in urns as votes for candidates. Real power in this city was delegated to the Ten, who forced the resignation of Francesco Foscari. This city hired a member of the Orsini family, Bartolomeo d'Alviano, who led their forces in defeat at the Battle of (*) Agnadello. Louis XII of France united with Maximilian I and Pope Julius II to form the League of Cambrai in order to oppose this city. This city, under the blind Enrico Dandolo, provided ships for the Fourth Crusade, which this city convinced to attack Constantinople. For 10 points, name this Italian canal city that was governed by Doges.
The word "ballot" comes from a procedure used for elections in this city, in which small balls were placed in urns as votes for candidates.
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