Compulsory Voting: A Cornerstone of Democracy

Compulsory Voting: A Cornerstone of Democracy

In this essay, my argument would be based on the controversial assertion that compulsory voting is core to the achievement of a perfect democracy. Compulsory voting is being practiced in various countries including Australia, Argentina, and Belgium. In compulsory voting, it is mandatory for every citizen who is registered as a voter to vote failure to which the government imposes penalties which may be in the form of fines or some cases restricted access to government resources. This essay would determine whether compulsory voting has enhanced the reflection or the will of the people in regards to…