WorksheetsVoting at 16 Video
Total questions: 1
Worksheet time: 7mins
What is one of the reasons given for lowering the voting age?
To reduce the number of eligible voters
To limit the influence of political parties
To decrease the number of voters
To increase equality and fairness
What is the primary aim of the Make It 16 campaign?
To lower the voting age and strengthen New Zealand's democracy
To increase the power of political parties
To decrease the number of voters
To limit the rights of young people
In which country has the voting age been lowered to 16 since 2010?
Canada
Australia
United States
Austria
What is the main argument against lowering the voting age?
There is not enough evidence to support the change
The court should not determine the policy issue
Young people are not interested in voting
The voting age should be increased
What was the outcome of the court case to lower the voting age?
The case was taken to the Court of Appeal
The voting age was lowered to 16
The court ruled in favor of the Crown
The case was dismissed
What is the potential impact of lowering the voting age?
Increased lifetime voting participation
Decreased interest in politics
Decreased democracy
Increased political corruption
What is the significance of the delay in the 2020 general election in New Zealand?
It had no impact on the voting age
It postponed the election indefinitely
It increased the voting age to 20
It allowed 16 and 17 year olds to vote
What is the purpose of the children's voting colloquium?
To limit the rights of young people
To work towards lowering the voting age
To increase the power of political parties
To decrease the number of voters
What is the main argument for allowing 16 year olds to vote?
There is not enough evidence to support the change
The earlier you vote, the more likely you are to vote throughout your life
Young people are not mature enough to vote
The voting age should be increased
What is the goal of taking the case to the Court of Appeal?
To get a Declaration of Inconsistency
To limit the rights of young people
To dismiss the case
To increase the voting age
