AustraliaDemocratic beliefs 42 · Democratic beliefs, rights and liberties
What can happen to an enrolled citizen who does not vote and has no good reason?
- aThey lose their Australian citizenship
- bNothing, because voting is optional
- cThey are banned from voting for life
- dThey can be finedCorrect answer
Why?
Voting is compulsory in Australia, so not voting without a good reason can lead to a fine. Compulsory voting makes sure the people have a say in who governs them.
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