2006-12-18 04:13:10 · 4 answers · asked by Ang C 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Elections
Compulsory voting is not a new concept. Some of the first countries that introduced mandatory voting laws were Belgium in 1892, Argentina in 1914 and Australia in 1924. There are also examples of countries such as Venezuela and the Netherlands which at one time in their history practiced compulsory voting but have since abolished it.
The leading argument against compulsory voting is that it is not consistent with the freedom associated with democracy.
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In countries where voting is mandatory, the issue is discussed by the citizenry. There are many websites dedicated to arguing about it.
2006-12-18 04:24:56 · answer #1 · answered by QuiteNewHere 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Brazil makes voting compulsory. If they don't vote they have to pay a fine.
2006-12-18 12:23:01 · answer #2 · answered by aviellesmom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You got the answeres above. And they are right.
2006-12-19 02:34:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know Australia does, read more: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compulsory_voting
2006-12-18 12:18:29 · answer #4 · answered by ♥austingirl♥ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋