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What is the rationale behind restricting voting rights for prisoners?
What is the rationale behind restricting voting rights for prisoners?
- To restrict the rights of individuals who have not violated societal norms
- To provide more privileges to individuals who have committed crimes
- To uphold the integrity of the democratic process (correct)
- To encourage more people to engage in criminal behavior
Which form of identification is NOT accepted for enrolling to vote in Australian federal elections?
Which form of identification is NOT accepted for enrolling to vote in Australian federal elections?
- Driver's licence
- Someone else confirming your identity
- Proof of Age card (correct)
- Australian passport number
What is the age requirement to be eligible to enroll and vote in Australian federal elections?
What is the age requirement to be eligible to enroll and vote in Australian federal elections?
- 17 years and over
- 18 years and over (correct)
- 16 years and over
- 19 years and over
How can an Australian citizen in New York on election day still exercise their voting rights?
How can an Australian citizen in New York on election day still exercise their voting rights?
What role does compulsory voting play in the Australian democratic process?
What role does compulsory voting play in the Australian democratic process?
Which form of identification can someone use to confirm your identity for enrolling to vote?
Which form of identification can someone use to confirm your identity for enrolling to vote?
What is the main purpose of the electoral roll in Australia?
What is the main purpose of the electoral roll in Australia?
What age must individuals be to legally enroll to vote in Australia?
What age must individuals be to legally enroll to vote in Australia?
What happens if non-Australian citizens don't enroll to vote in Australian elections?
What happens if non-Australian citizens don't enroll to vote in Australian elections?
What is the voting right of prisoners serving a sentence longer than three years in Australia?
What is the voting right of prisoners serving a sentence longer than three years in Australia?
Why is enrolling to vote at 16 or 17 seen as advantageous?
Why is enrolling to vote at 16 or 17 seen as advantageous?
What happens if an eligible citizen fails to enroll to vote in Australia?
What happens if an eligible citizen fails to enroll to vote in Australia?
Why does compulsory voting help prevent the marginalization of certain groups?
Why does compulsory voting help prevent the marginalization of certain groups?
Which feature characterizes a constitutional monarchy?
Which feature characterizes a constitutional monarchy?
What type of democracy does Australia have?
What type of democracy does Australia have?
In a federation of states, how do the federal and state parliaments share the power to make laws?
In a federation of states, how do the federal and state parliaments share the power to make laws?
How often are federal elections held in Australia to select members of parliament?
How often are federal elections held in Australia to select members of parliament?
What is the role of compulsory voting in upholding democratic principles?
What is the role of compulsory voting in upholding democratic principles?
