Extend The Franchise( Compulsary)

Question 1

What would am increased participation lead to?

Answer 1

Increased turnout meant greater legitimacy and a stronger mandate from the government

Question 2

What does compulsory voting mean for civic duty

Answer 2

More likely to value society and create stronger community bonds if people go out and vote ( divisions in policies will decrease as centre views would be represented more like immigration and the economy)

Question 3

What does compulsory voting mean for social justice

Answer 3

Younger poorer and minority groups will be more likely to vote and their will be more representation for these groups

Question 4

Why might compulsory voting be bad

Answer 4

1) abuse of freedom; forcing people to vote violates individual freedom
2) disengaged voters will still be disengaged and voter apathy will continue
3) could bring extremist political views to surface