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Question: Should the US have mandatory voting?
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No
 
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Yes
 
#3
Yes, but only if there is a "none of the above" option.
 
#4
Yes, but only if voting is made easier.
 
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Options 3 & 4
 
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Yes, but only if some other requirement is fulfilled.
 
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« on: December 05, 2016, 05:34:10 PM »
« edited: December 05, 2016, 08:15:04 PM by Chrome »

The US has low rates of turnout in presidential election. While turnout in the 2016 presidential election was likely in the high 50s, many countries have voter turnout in the 80s or 90s without even making voting compulsory. However, the states with compulsory voting usually have higher turnout than the countries that don't. Australia mandates voting and typically has turnout of 95%. Should the US have mandatory voting? If so, should voting be moved to a different day first to make it easier for people to show up, and what should the punishment be for those who do not vote?
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