Compulsory Voting Mini-Q

Document A: What country has had compulsory voting the longest? (Use the table 'Selected Countries with Compulsory Voting Systems' for reference.)

• Australia

• Belgium

• Brazil

• Argentina

What are the possible consequences to someone who doesn’t vote in Peru? (Refer to the Penalty Key and the table for Peru.)

• They may have to pay a fine.

• They lose their citizenship.

• They are banned from public places.

• They are imprisoned.

Document A: How can this document be used to argue for requiring people to vote? (Use information from the table and comments section.)

• It shows that countries with compulsory voting have higher voter turnout.

• It explains the history of voting rights in different countries.

• It lists the penalties for not voting in various countries.

• It describes the process of registering to vote.

Document A: How can this document be used to argue against requiring people to vote? (Use information from the table and comments section.)

• It shows that some people believe voting should be a choice, not a requirement.

• It proves that mandatory voting increases voter turnout.

• It demonstrates that all citizens support compulsory voting.

• It suggests that not voting should be punished by law.

In 2004, what was the difference in voter turnout percentage between people who had some college or a bachelor's degree and people who did not have a high school diploma? In 2020?

• The difference was 36% in 2004 and 39% in 2020.

• The difference was 20% in 2004 and 25% in 2020.

• The difference was 50% in 2004 and 55% in 2020.

• The difference was 10% in 2004 and 15% in 2020.

Refer to the table 'Voter Turnout by Education Level (rounded)'. What can you conclude about the relationship between how much education a person has and the likelihood that person will vote?

• People with higher education levels are more likely to vote.

• People with lower education levels are more likely to vote.

• Education level does not affect voter turnout.

• People with moderate education levels are least likely to vote.

In 2008, what was the difference in voter turnout percentage between people ages 18-29 and people ages 60 and over? In 2020?

• In 2008, the difference in voter turnout percentage between people ages 18-29 and people ages 60 and over was 24%, and in 2020 it was 18%.

• In 2008, the difference in voter turnout percentage between people ages 18-29 and people ages 60 and over was 10%, and in 2020 it was 5%.

• In 2008, the difference in voter turnout percentage between people ages 18-29 and people ages 60 and over was 30%, and in 2020 it was 25%.

• In 2008, the difference in voter turnout percentage between people ages 18-29 and people ages 60 and over was 15%, and in 2020 it was 12%.

Refer to the graph 'Voter Turnout by Age (rounded)'. What can you conclude about the relationship between a person's age and the likelihood that person will vote?

• Older people are more likely to vote than younger people.

• Younger people are more likely to vote than older people.

• There is no relationship between age and likelihood to vote.

• All age groups have the same voter turnout.

Refer to the table and graph. How can you use this chart to argue for compulsory voting?

• The chart shows higher voter turnout in countries with compulsory voting, supporting the argument for making voting mandatory.

• The chart shows no difference in voter turnout between countries with and without compulsory voting.

• The chart suggests compulsory voting leads to lower voter turnout.

• The chart indicates compulsory voting has no impact on election results.

How can you use this chart to argue against compulsory voting?

• The chart shows that voter turnout is not always higher in countries with compulsory voting, suggesting it may not be effective.

• The chart shows that compulsory voting always leads to higher turnout, supporting the policy.

• The chart shows that all countries with compulsory voting have perfect turnout, proving its success.

• The chart shows that compulsory voting has no impact on voter turnout in any country.