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Compulsory Voting articles on Democracy Chronicles

Compulsory voting requires eligible citizens to register for and participate in democratic elections, usually through fines as penalties for not voting. Also see our main section on American democracy and our archives for Voter Access and Voter ID.

How a Mandatory Voting Law Would Change the Outcome

November 8, 2016 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Mandatory Voting Law

Many other countries have some type of mandatory voting law and get much higher turnout as a result

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Brazil, Compulsory Voting, Minority Voting Rights, South America, Voter Access, Voter Registration, Voter Turnout

The Case Against Mandatory Voter Registration

September 19, 2016 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Mandatory Voter Registration

Is the integrity of elections at stake when introducing mandatory voter registration and other voter access measures?

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Compulsory Voting, Voter Access, Voter ID, Voter Registration

Considering Canadian Mandatory Voting Following Best Census Ever

September 13, 2016 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Canadian Mandatory Voting

As high participation in the most recent census has shown, Canadian mandatory voting system would be much more representative

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Canada, Compulsory Voting, Minority Voting Rights, Polling, South America, Voter Access, Voter Registration

Compulsory Voting System Would Boost Civic Engagement

August 17, 2016 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Compulsory Voting System

A well designed compulsory voting system incentivizes political self-education and engagement

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Australia, Compulsory Voting, Education, Voter Access, Voter Registration, Voter Suppression, Voter Turnout

On Compulsory Voting: A Roadmap to Political Legitimacy

March 25, 2016 by Abbie Hallinan Leave a Comment

On Compulsory Voting

Australia is one of the few democratic governments legally enforcing the voting of all citizens. The law – active since 1912 – has resulted in Australia having one of the most politically engaged societies in the world.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Australia, Compulsory Voting, Minority Voting Rights, Voter Access, Voter Registration

VIDEO: Obama Mandatory Voting Support Goes Viral

March 19, 2015 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Obama mandatory voting

Internet abuzz with democracy debate after a very unexpected Obama mandatory voting announcement

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Australia, Compulsory Voting, Voter Access, Voter Turnout

How to Get 95 Percent Voter Turnout With One Law

December 13, 2014 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

95 Percent Voter Turnout Popularity

Australia has 95 percent voter turnout and 20 other countries have successful compulsory voting

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Australia, Compulsory Voting, Election Methods, Voter Access, Voter Registration, Voter Suppression, Voter Turnout

Canada Mandatory Voting Could End Questions of Turnout

August 30, 2014 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Canada Mandatory Voting With Flag

Party floats push for Canada mandatory voting nationwide in response to voter suppression in recent robocall scandal

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Canada, Compulsory Voting, Election Methods, Minority Voting Rights, South America, Voter Access, Voter Suppression, Voter Turnout

Making Case for Compulsory Voting in America

November 19, 2013 by DC Editors 1 Comment

Mandatory Compulsory Voting in America

Legislating compulsory voting can have a dramatic effect on American voter turnout like Australia

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Compulsory Voting, Voter Access, Voter Suppression, Voter Turnout

Voting is Mandatory in Countries Worldwide

September 20, 2013 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Voting is Mandatory

Across the world, there are many countries where voting is mandatory but Australia is posterchild

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Compulsory Voting, Voter Access, Voter Registration, Voter Turnout, Worldwide

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