Compulsory voting requires eligible citizens to participate in elections under penalty of a fine or other sanction. It is currently practised in over 20 countries including Australia, Belgium, and Brazil. Turnout in these countries consistently exceeds 80%. Debates centre on civic duty versus individual liberty, and whether mandated participation improves or dilutes democratic quality.
This House Would make voting compulsory
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