Problem
Compulsory voting
Nature:
Compulsory voting, also called universal civic duty voting or mandatory voting, is the requirement that registered voters participate in an election. As of January 2023, 21 countries have compulsory voting laws. Law enforcement in those countries varies considerably and the penalty for not casting a ballot without a proper justification ranges from severe to non-existent.
Broader Problems:
Coercive legislationForced participation in politics Reduces:
Electoral apathy Values:
Compulsiveness Subject(s):
Government → PoliticsRelated UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
G: Very specific problems Date of last update
01.01.2000 – 00:00 CET