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1) How does the voting rate in the United States compare to other countries? Which groups vote at a higher rate and which vote at a lower rate? Why does the video suggest some people might not vote? 2) If mandatory voting were to be imposed, what level(s) of government would need to be involved and why? How could we increase voter turnout even without making it mandatory? 3) What arguments does the video present for and against mandatory voting? 4) Based on the video and the other readings/material in the course, do you believe that voting should be mandatory? Why or why not?    

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1) How does the voting rate in the United States compare to other countries? Which groups vote at a higher rate and which vote at a lower rate? Why does the video suggest some people might not vote?
2) If mandatory voting were to be imposed, what level(s) of government would need to be involved and why? How could we increase voter turnout even without making it mandatory?
3) What arguments does the video present for and against mandatory voting?
4) Based on the video and the other readings/material in the course, do you believe that voting should be mandatory? Why or why not?