Essays on Compulsory Voting

Legitimacy is a key factor for a stable government. The fewer people vote in general elections the fewer legitimacy does a government have, which can even lead to a fall of a country. So voting is a very crucial factor for the wellbeing of a…

Voting is one of the most essential principles of democratic government. Participating in an election is, arguably, the most important right of citizenship in democratic nations. Despite its importance, countries around the world are experiencing a decline in voter turnout. In Canada, voter turnout in…

In the past years, less and less people have been voting and the government sees this as a problem. Some think the solution would be just to make it illegal to not vote, such as in Australia. But, others think that it would violate the…

Should the United States implement compulsory voting? Imagine a country where the government ratifies a law to mandate individual citizens to vote. Would you feel threatened whether the government forced you to go to the voting booth just to make you aware of the right…

Compulsory Voting Although it may seem like an unethical government action, compulsory voting is needed for a society to function. This is demonstrated by the inferred responsibilities of the constitution, the lack of participating in Florida’s 214 Mid-Term elections, and the evil-natured political campaigns. It…

Compulsory Voting In order to be a truly successful democratic society, the citizens of the nation must be able to express their views and opinions in an orderly fashion. Voting is the Ideal way for citizens to go out and show who and what they…