what is the reasoning behind compulsary voting?
2007-01-05 15:15:18 · 9 answers · asked by kelleygaither2000 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Elections
I can only speak for Australia & maybe New Zealand.
When you turn 18 and become and adult you go onto the national and state electoral rolls. At the polls you sign that you've voted.Your name is then checked of agains tthe "Rolls". If you fail to vote you will be fined, unless you have a good reason for not doing so ( such as unexpected illness or travel overseas).
The rational is so that a true picture of the nations political opinion is achieved.
It is FAIR.
No political party can "buy" certain votes or disenfranchise people they don't like. Its about equality of everyone nomatter what station in life they hold.As a result we KNOW that the government we get Is what the MAJORITY of then entire population wants!Here there is a turnout of about 98% of the entire country's adult population.
Frankly we're aghast when we hear of the pitiful turnouts at US and other country's elections. Where minorities select the new leaders!
THAT 'S GROSSLY UNFAIR!!
2007-01-05 15:38:33 · answer #1 · answered by kanga 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They have a list of citizens, who get checked off when they vote. They fine those who don't.
Compulsary voting attempts to improve democracy by including the opinions of all adults in the population.
2007-01-05 15:17:55 · answer #2 · answered by askandanswer 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They are just trying to convince the population that their vote counts - when they really throw away all the votes and count what they want the results to be.
2007-01-05 15:19:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
What countries are you referring to, could you name them. I have never heard of a democracy compelling their citizens to vote, that would defeat the purpose of being free.
2007-01-05 15:17:25 · answer #4 · answered by Cherry_Blossom 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
convinced, they might desire to. that is because of the fact the government is meant to be for the individuals by the individuals. How can or not that is by the individuals if it does not make optimistic the all human beings is registered to vote?
2016-12-16 03:18:20 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Voting is a right, your choice to vote or not and vote for anyone you choose to vote for, in the USA. Love it!!
2007-01-05 15:20:00 · answer #6 · answered by m c 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
To make sure they get the result they want.
2007-01-05 15:17:40 · answer #7 · answered by Dr. NG 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
so that everyone is entitled to their own opinion. and get a chance to have their say in the matter.
2007-01-05 15:16:56 · answer #8 · answered by Alaska 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yeah
2007-01-05 15:17:04 · answer #9 · answered by sunshine 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋