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against their religion, the Electoral Act provides that this answer must be taken as conclusive, and no further action is to be taken. In Argentina, those who were ill on voting day are excused by requesting a doctor to prove their condition; those over 500 km (310 mi) away from their voting place are also excused by asking for a certificate at a police station near where they are. Belgian voters can vote in an embassy if they are abroad or can empower another voter to cast the vote in their name; the voter must give a "permission to vote" and carry a copy of the ID card and their own on the actual elections.

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election, it does not pay to energize your base to the exclusion of all other voters. Since elections cannot be determined by turnout, they are decided by swing voters and won in the center... That is one reason Australia's version of the far right lacks anything like the power of its European or American counterparts. Australia has had some bad governments, but it hasn't had any truly extreme ones and it isn't nearly as vulnerable to

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composition) or electoral outcomes." A 2016 study finds that compulsory voting reduces the gender gap in electoral engagement in several ways. A 2016 study of the Netherlands found that the abolition of compulsory voting increased the vote share of Dutch social democratic parties while reducing the vote share of "minor and extreme parties." Research suggests that higher rates of voter turnout lead to higher top tax rates.

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polled voters on whether they thought the compulsory voting laws at the time were "right" or "wrong"; 70 percent of those asked answered "right", 28 percent answered "wrong", and 2 percent gave no opinion. In January 1969, the Netherlands Institute of Public Opinion polled again, and found 53 percent

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Introduced in 1934, but not enforced until 1970. Registered voters who abstain from voting without justification are fined. Fines are doubled if the nonvoter is a public servant or a graduate professional. In cases of non-payment the person concerned is barred from dealing with public bodies (whether

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Other perceived advantages to compulsory voting are the stimulation of broader interest politics, as a sort of civil education and political stimulation, which creates a better informed population. For example, since far fewer campaign funds are needed to convince people to vote, they can be directed

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Introduced in 1894. Every citizen and registered non-Belgian voter, from the age of 18 must cast a vote at federal, provincial, local and European parliament elections. Before 2003, fines from 40 to €80, and up to €200 for reoffenders were levied, but If they fail to vote in at least four elections,

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aged 21 and in 1984 for Indigenous Australians. The compulsory voting age for federal elections was reduced to 18 in 1974. Australia has one of the highest electoral turnout rates in the world. For first-time offenders, a fine is issued for AU$ 20 with a maximum penalty of AU$ 180 which is regularly

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In Belgium, which has had compulsory voting since 1893, support for the abolition of compulsory voting is in progression. Results from a 2016 public opinion poll showed that 49% of respondents were in favor of abolition (46% in Wallonia, 49% in Brussels, 51% in Flanders) with 10% having no opinion.

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A 2024 study found that compulsory voting can reduce political polarization and push political parties towards the preferences of the median voter by eliminating the ability of extremist partisans to threaten to abstain from voting (which pressures parties to adopt policies to appease those voters).

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A study of a Swiss canton where compulsory voting was enforced found that compulsory voting significantly increased electoral support for leftist policy positions in referendums by up to 20 percentage points. Another study found that the effects of universal turnout in the United States would likely

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is designed to prevent interference with the votes actually cast, compelling voters to the polls for an election removes interference with accessing a polling place, reducing the impact that external factors such as the weather, transport, or restrictive employers might have. If everybody must vote,

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for European citizens only) may register to vote if resident in Luxembourg, with the previous five-year residency requirement lifted in 2023. Enrolment for foreign nationals on the electoral roll is a free choice, not a requirement; however, once an eligible foreign national has registered to vote,

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by 7 to 10 percentage points and led to greater pension spending at the national level. While weakly enforced compulsory voting in Austria increased overall turnout by roughly 10 percentage points, there is "no evidence that this change in turnout affected government spending patterns (in levels or

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Failure to vote may result in the removal of one's name from the electoral roll. A non-voter can restore one's name to the register by submitting an application to the Registration Officer with a valid excuse as to why they did not vote in the most recent election. Those who do not vote, without a

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States that sanction nonvoters with fines generally impose small or nominal penalties. This can be seen as reflecting the practical rationale for compulsory voting – that compulsion is aimed at making it more irksome not to vote than to vote, and therefore mild penalties are all that is required.

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Although voting in a country may be compulsory, penalties for failing to vote are not always strictly enforced. In Australia and Brazil, providing a legitimate reason for not voting (such as illness) is accepted. In Australia, if a citizen is asked why they did not vote and they reply that it is

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eliminated the obligation to vote (and the up to $ 200 fines that discouraged many low-income citizens from registering) and established automatic registration for all citizens (Law 20,568). In 2022 mandatory voting was reintroduced while automatic registration into the voting registry was kept.

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in particular debate to what extent voting is a civic duty and not just a civic right. Even in the case of the US where most Americans do see voting as a civic duty, most Americans in a 2020 poll did not like the idea of imposing a US$ 20 fine on those who did not cite an excuse for not voting

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Compulsory voting for national elections was introduced in Australia in 1924, with states and territories passing their own compulsory voting laws at various times. Voluntary voting in Australia before 1924 accounted between 47% and 78% turnout of eligible voters. Following the introduction of

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argues that whether compulsory voting favors the right or the left is beside the point, because the most beneficial aspect of compulsory voting is that it will improve the caliber of individuals who run for office and the quality of the decisions that they make. In his words, "In a compulsory

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situation arises under voluntary systems for marginalised citizens: it seems rational for them to abstain from voting, under the assumption that others in their situation are also doing so, to conserve their limited resources. However, since these are people who have a pronounced need for

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The Netherlands and Venezuela are among several countries that have moved from compulsory to voluntary voting, in 1967 and 1993 respectively. Turnout in the Netherlands decreased from 95% to around 80%. Venezuela saw turnout drop from 82% to 61% in 1993 once compulsion was removed.

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This notion is especially reinforced when both men and women are required to vote and further sustained by diligent enforcement of laws requiring registration of all eligible voters (deemed adult and without exclusion of any significant community within the population).

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they can lose the right to vote for 10 years and non-voters also might face difficulties getting a job in the public sector. In reality, since 2003, offenders are almost never prosecuted Penalties are immediate for absent appointed polling station staff. The key

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By the late 19th century, only a minority of offenders were prosecuted. Since 2003, they are almost never prosecuted and no one has actually been condemned. At the 2007 election, out of 690,000 registered citizens who did not vote, only a dozen were prosecuted.

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Concerns about fines landing harder on the poorest citizens can lead to reforms to ensure penalties are mild for the poorest citizens and that voting is accessible and seamless for all to help assure concerned voters that mandatory voting will not become a

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From the 19th century onward a relatively small number of democracies have introduced compulsory voting at one time or another. From 1862 to 1998, compulsory voting was enacted in 20 democracies, most of which were in Western Europe or Latin America.

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Since 1952. Voter are given a card after voting to prove participation. Otherwise they receive a fine and are unable to receive their salary from the bank if they cannot show proof of voting for the three months following the election.

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which states: "Nobody can be obligated or coerced, under any pretext, in the exercise of their right of suffrage or to reveal their vote." In 2017, a proposal by an opposition party to establish compulsory voting was defeated.

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can make participation easier, where the voter can fulfil their obligation more at their own convenience prior to polling day, rather than trying to arrange release from their responsibilities on the nominated date of polling.

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introduced compulsory voting in Australia, believed compulsory voting was necessary to counteract "apathy and indolence" among voters and would bring "a wonderful improvement in the political knowledge of the people".

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The Act on the Exercise of Political Rights in National Affairs (1973) states that "Participation in elections and votes is a compulsory civic duty" with fines issued for those who do not qualify for an exemption.

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Ages 16, 17, and anyone over 70. The judges and their assistants who must provide services on election day. Those who are more than 500 km away on election day. Those who are sick or disabled due to force majeure.

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Compulsory voting has never existed at the national level in Switzerland. However, starting in the late 19th century, it was passed by several cantons, but by 1974 had been repealed everywhere but Schaffhausen.

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acting in a personal interest or as a legal representative), collecting fees or salaries, registering for exams in universities, purchasing registered property, or buying tickets for travel to another country.

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Between 1945 and 1993. (Possible arbitrary or social sanctions, called the "innocuous sanction", where it might, for example, be difficult to get a daycare place for the citizen's child or similar.)

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then voting becomes compulsory for them. Penalties for not voting range from €100-250 for a first offence to up to €1000 for a repeat offence. However, no fines have been imposed since 1963

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Compulsory voting, which existed throughout the Communist period and produced official turnouts of 100%, was repealed with the new election law of November 1990 and January 1991 during the

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found 71 and 74 percent support respectively. Both polls also found there was roughly equal support for compulsory voting among supporters of Australia's major political groups, the

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Supporters argue the democratic election of governing representatives is a citizen's responsibility as opposed to a right. Equating in kind to similar civil responsibilities such as

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of those asked were in favor of abolishing compulsory voting, while 29 percent wished to keep it. In 1999, support for compulsory voting in the Netherlands was just at 35 percent.

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Removed in 1993. Had been largely unenforced before then. Turnout since 1998 has averaged 62% compared with almost 90% on average between 1970 and 1993 during compulsory voting.

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may be available for those for whom it is difficult to attend a polling station. Pre-poll voting at nominated polling stations in Australia has been increasing in recent years.

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One perceived downside to compulsory voting is that by coercing politically apathetic people to vote in elections, they are vulnerable to manipulation through vote buying.

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Egyptian law provides for a fine and even a jail sentence for those who do not vote, but in practice the law is not applied, and turnouts are low, such as 47.5% at the

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held that it was every Athenian citizen's duty to participate in decision-making, but attendance at the assembly was voluntary. Sometimes there was some form of social

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working paper purported to show that there was a correlation between compulsory voting, when enforced strictly, and improved income distribution, as measured by the

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https://web.archive.org/web/20140812070950/http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/international/radio/onairhighlights/fiji-to-drop-compulsory-voting-lower-age-for-2014

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Miller, Peter; Dassonneville, Ruth (2016-12-01). "High turnout in the Low Countries: Partisan effects of the abolition of compulsory voting in the Netherlands".

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0.65 in August 2020). Proof of voting compliance (by having voted, justified the absence or paid the fine) is required for some transactions such as obtaining a

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However, penalties for failing to vote are not limited to fines and legal sanctions. Belgian voters who repeatedly fail to vote in elections may be subject to

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urged Australians to lodge blank votes for the 2010 election. He stated the government should not force citizens to vote or threaten them with a fine. At the

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annulled the law the following year, declaring that the right to vote was a subjective right and not a public function that entailed an obligation to vote.

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Introduced in 1983 for parliamentary election and in 1984 for local elections. Registered voters who abstain from voting without justification are fined.

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There used to be punishments such as not being able to issue a passport, driving license and occupational license. These sanctions were lifted in 2000.

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Fowler Electronic Journal, Anthony (2011-04-23). "Electoral and Policy Consequences of Voter Turnout: Evidence from Compulsory Voting in Australia".

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Citrin, Jack; Schickler, Eric; Sides, John (2003-01-01). "What if Everyone Voted? Simulating the Impact of Increased Turnout in Senate Elections".

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Widespread among the country's 26 cantons in the 19th century but progressively abandoned since then with only Schaffhausen still retaining it.

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along with universal suffrage, repealed it in 1967. In 1946, a survey conducted by the Netherlands Institute of Public Opinion (NIPO), in the

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All permanent residents over 18 years of age are required to vote. Those who do not vote, without a valid excuse, are subject to a fine up to

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High levels of participation decreases the risk of political instability created by crises or charismatic but sectionally focused demagogues.

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Córdova, Abby; Rangel, Gabriela (2016-06-20). "Addressing the Gender Gap The Effect of Compulsory Voting on Women's Electoral Engagement".

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compulsory federal voting in 1924 this figure increased to between 91% and 96%, with only 5% of eligible voters accounted as not enrolled.

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Hill, L 2002 'On the reasonableness of compelling citizens to 'vote': The Australian case', Political Studies, vol. 50, no. 1, pp.88–89

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ownership of their property, which they could administer as they wished. In practice, voting was conducted only in Rome, either in the

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European Consortium for Political Research (ECPR) Sessions of Workshops 2007, Workshop No.7: Compulsory Voting: Principle and Practice

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https://www.francetvinfo.fr/elections/departementales/desintox-belgique-les-abstentionnistes-doivent-ils-payer-une-amende_4687269.html

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La fin du vote obligatoire d'ici 5 ans? Les partis de droite y sont plutôt favorables alors que la gauche est farouchement contre!

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be small in national elections, but that universal turnout could matter in close elections, such as the presidential elections of

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to those not participating, particularly if they were engaging in other public activity at the time of the assembly. For example,

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would most likely fare better under universal voting (as nonvoters are generally more Democratic) but due to the rarity of close

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As of December 2021, 21 countries were recorded as having compulsory voting. Of these, only 10 countries (additionally one

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mentions that voting is a citizen's obligation (Art. 36), but the Electoral Code does not establish penalties for not voting.

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parties on the right wish to abolish compulsory voting, and did so in the case of Flemish local elections, starting with the

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representation, this decision is irrational. Hill argues that the introduction of compulsory voting removes this dilemma.

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Health incompatibility, being over 200 km away from voting poll and any justification accepted by local courthouse.

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Ages 16, 17, and anyone over 70, those far away from home on election day (must be pre-approved) or cannot read

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Travel, illness, religious objection, seasonal workers, anyone without a fixed address, not registered to vote

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Meguid, Bonnie M.; Helmke, Gretchen (2007). "Endogenous Institutions: The Origins of Compulsory Voting Laws".

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appears on the ballot. Voting is designed to track who is and is not in the country (including who may have

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aged between 18 and 75 who live in Luxembourg. Foreign nationals (in local elections for all foreigners and

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has the oldest extant compulsory voting system which was introduced in 1893 for men and in 1948 for women.

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which entrusted the powers of sovereignty to an elected aristocracy, was most evident in the Roman right to

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introduced compulsory voting in 2016 – the only European country to do so in more than 50 years – but the

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Absenteeism was consistently around 20 percent until the 1990s, when it jumped to nearly 30 percent.

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Another concern expressed about compulsory voting is that it would compel speech, which violates

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Penalties only need to be modest to boost turnout and achieve the goal of attaining a much more

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International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance – Compulsory voting information

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Brusco, Valeria; Nazareno, Marcelo; Stokes, Susan C. (2004). "Vote Buying in Argentina".

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says voting is compulsory, the Electoral Code does not mention penalties for not voting.

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At the national level, introduced in 1924. Repealed in 1992. At the provincial level in

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Samoa adopted compulsory voting in 2018. It was implemented for the first time in the

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Everyone over age 17 is required to vote. However, only one candidate from the ruling

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towards discussing proposed policies with a wider range of voters. Australian senator

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Compulsory voting, which was not enforced in practice, was repealed with the 2010

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Health issues, absence on election day, force majeure, citizenship suspension.

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Practice of requiring all eligible citizens to register and vote in elections

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Australian Electoral Commission – Electoral Backgrounder – Compulsory Voting

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17–22, in the 5th century BC, shows public slaves herding citizens from the

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restrictions on voting are identified and steps are taken to remove them.

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and the bottom income quintiles of the population. However, a more recent

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The 1991 Elections in Albania: Report of the Election Observer Delegation

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to be implemented, though it is unclear if this was an exceptional case.

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do not mention any sanctions and do not specify the obligation to vote.

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Bechtel, Michael M.; Hangartner, Dominik; Schmid, Lukas (2015-10-01).

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in 1960. Repealed in 2017, after having been inactive for many years.

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Early Voting in Australian Federal Elections: Causes and Consequences

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Know what may happen to whoever fails to vote and does not justify it

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Supporters of compulsory voting also argue that voting addresses the

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Hoffman, Mitchell; León, Gianmarco; Lombardi, María (January 2017).

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The idea that compulsory voting results in a higher degree of

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Oprea, Alexandra; Martin, Lucy; Brennan, Geoffrey H. (2024).

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in 1942. It was introduced for federal elections in 1924 for

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Supporters of compulsory voting also argue that just as the

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A system with higher turnout helps make the electorate more

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Historical: the country had compulsory voting in the past.

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and the more representative electorate that brings.

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