system of compulsory voting at federal elections‚ introduced in 1924 has proven to be one of the most successful systems in the world. Politics may not be a passion by all but it is something that runs Australia and is needed to be acknowledged as it puts laws in place for the citizens of Australia. The compulsory system is apart of everyday life and the decisions made by the government impacts the services that citizens receive‚ such as tax costs and improve the nation’s future. Compulsory voting should
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“Voting should not be compulsory in Australia” Popular participation is often cited as one of the fundamental principles of democracy. The right to vote being a freedom that has‚ and continues to be‚ sought after by people all over the world. Despite the value of many political systems’ movement toward universal suffrage‚ the few countries that have confused the right to vote‚ with a requirement to‚ have arguably deteriorated the significance of this achievement. Australia is part of a considerable
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roughly one-third of the voting age population turns out for a Parliamentary election once every four years – let alone federal or local elections – it becomes difficult to defend the “free” right to vote. Voting is not only a right‚ but a responsibility. Therefore‚ voting in elections should be compulsory in Germany as a way to increase voter turnout and to raise overall political awareness. Contrary to the public belief that a legal obligation to vote is a rarity‚ compulsory voting has been used successfully
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voter turnout is around 57%. The reason behind this wide gap‚ is compulsory voting‚ meaning electors are forced to vote in elections‚ or attend the polls‚ or they may be fined or forced to do community service. Although compulsory voting may seem better when you look at percentages as a whole‚ it does not guarantee a positive outcome. Having high voter turnout does not necessarily result in accurate votes. The idea of compulsory voting may seem like a good idea on the surface‚ but when you dig deeper
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In the United States of America‚ we consider voting to be an obvious right that everyone deserves. It is a part of our lifestyle and crucial in our government. Despite its importance‚ voting is not mandatory for American citizens. Only after becoming a registered voter‚ any United States citizen over the age of 18 can cast their ballot for who they want in positions of power within the government. Those who want to vote are able to‚ and several accommodations are provided for people who find themselves
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Compulsory Voting‚ the Cure to an Epidemic The world is faced with a new type of threat. Like a disease‚ it spreads and seems to have no boundaries. It affects a variety of countries. It threatens republics‚ democracies‚ and even monarchies‚ criticizing their legitimacy until none remains and chaos ensues. This menace is known as low voter turnout. Low voter turnout affects countries all across the world‚ threating to delegitimize governments that guarantee their citizens the right to vote in elections
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involves voting. In Canada every citizen‚ over the age of eighteen‚ has the right to vote‚ but so many chose not to. With voters turn out toward outstanding lows‚ wouldn’t mandatory voting make the best law based solution? Britannica.com describes compulsory voting as a‚ “system in some countries‚ notably Australia and Belgium‚ electoral participation is legally required‚ and nonvoters can face fines. The concept of compulsory voting reflects a strain in democratic theory in which voting is considered
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Compulsory voting is when the government forces their citizens to vote in every election. If people are forced to vote they will become aware of issues around them and will try their hardest to learn about what they are voting for. Americans should be required to vote because it will cause more people to understand the issues that are around them and will increase the rate of voters per election‚ making more civic opinions heard throughout government. If the United States has compulsory voting‚ the
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Compulsory Voting Compulsory voting is the system that citizens are compelled to vote in elections or at least attend a polling place the day of voting. Is compulsory voting the right electoral system for the United States‚ should the United States replace their current system of voting for compulsory voting? If the United States were to change the law so that citizen were obligated to vote what would be the consequences for those who chose not to vote? If the government fined those who didn’t
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Compulsory Voting Chris Marist P:G 11/19/12 Compulsory Voting Voting is a very unique and prestigious event. The ability to vote is an honor‚ and should be taken extremely seriously and utilized by everybody. Voting allows the public to be represented in a way that mirrors the publics wishes. Voting is a privilege and shouldn’t be looked at as a hassle. Compulsory voting only ensures that the correct choice is made in whatever is being voted upon. Not voting when given the choice
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