Compulsory voting

Compulsory voting is a practice that requires citizens to vote in elections or to attend a polling place and get their name crossed off the electoral roll. The term "compulsory voting" is actually a misnomer: because of the secret ballot, a person can only be compelled to cast a ballot, whether they have voted or not. If an eligible voter does not attend a polling place, they may be subject to punitive measures such as fines, community service, or even imprisonment.

Related Topics:
Vote - Elections - Secret ballot - Ballot - Fines - Community service - Imprisonment

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