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In "Compulsory Voting: An Idea Whose Time Has Come," what reason do
opponents of compulsory voting give as to why it would not work in the
United States?
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A. It would make people upset and angry.
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B. It would be too difficult to implement.
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C. It would only benefit the wealthiest voters.
D. It would allow too much voter fraudh

Answer 1

Opponents of compulsory voting contend that it would not work in the United States due to the risk of increased voter fraud and potential legal barriers that could reduce accessibility to voting.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the context of 'Compulsory Voting: An Idea Whose Time Has Come,' opponents of compulsory voting argue that such a mandate would not work in the United States because of concerns about voter fraud. They believe that enforcing compulsory voting could create more opportunities for fraudulent activities in elections, as per the concerns raised by organizations such as the ACLU. These critics assert that, instead of improving voter turnout, compulsory voting might lead to more legal barriers and stricter identification laws, thereby possibly reducing voter accessibility rather than enhancing it.

Answer 2

The correct answer is option C.

C. It would only benefit the wealthiest voters.

Step-by-step explanation:

The principle of mandatory voting is to make voting compulsory by statute. But critics claim that this would put too much of a burden on the poorest people, at least in the case of the United States. Compulsory voting will allow well educated people to make good choices. This requires leisure time to keep up with the news, or legislation passing, and poor people are often short on time. That means they are most likely to make uninformed decisions when voting, which could be detrimental to the country.