2007-10-05 07:27:54 · 15 answers · asked by Bryan 7 in Politics & Government ➔ Elections
Only if they wanted to Bryan.
Voting is law here in Australia, Everyone over the age of 18 must, and if you don't, you get fined, like 90 bucks+ and have your license/s suspended!
2007-10-05 09:04:39 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, people would still vote in-line with their own ideals, however ignorant they may be, instead of thinking about what would be best for this country and even themselves personally.
In fact, if it were a legal obligation we would probably see the opposite - politicians would begin to be more simplified in their talking points.
2007-10-05 16:40:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The 'majority' would not become more informed, but a few certainly would.
The rest would simply report at the election poll, like they renew their drivers licences, completely unprepared, but simply 'following the law'. Judging by the number of people who arrive at the DMV without proof of identity, many would be turned away from the voting polls, too!
Citizens who were not previously aware of the candidates will vote simply for the one with the most signs outside, the most visible support staff handing out free promotional items, etc.
2007-10-05 14:40:02 · answer #3 · answered by Sue 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It would be nice if people were more informed rather than voting with a party loyalty. However, even if it was legally demanded, I believe people would still vote based on TV ads or with the party they belong to.
2007-10-05 14:36:50 · answer #4 · answered by gma 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Not necessarily.
As a former public school teacher, one of the interesting consequences of NCLB is due to the intense focus on reading and math, social studies education has flown out the window. Getting a good civics curriculum back into schools is key.
2007-10-05 14:31:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately, nothing would change. Look at Iraq. Saddam made it a law to vote. He won reelection by 97%. I think it would take both canidates to be controversal before the vote would change in the up side.
2007-10-05 14:36:23 · answer #6 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I'd personally refuse to vote regardless of the obligation.
2007-10-05 14:31:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
NO! The same dummies would just get elected with higher vote counts.
2007-10-05 14:31:34 · answer #8 · answered by bgee2001ca 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No but there would be a lot more votes bought and sold.
2007-10-05 15:02:06 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I see not connection. If you forced people who don't vote to vote they would. They still would not give a damn.
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2007-10-05 14:32:22 · answer #10 · answered by Jacob W 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋