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Prereading Quiz: Should Voting Be Mandatory?
Before you read “Should Voting Be Mandatory?,” take this five-question quiz to find out how much you already know.
1
To be an eligible voter in the United States, you must be at least _____ years old and a U.S. citizen.
In the U.S., you must be at least 18 years old and a U.S. citizen to be eligible to vote.
2
True or false? In the U.S., all eligible voters are required by law to take part in elections.
In the U.S., eligible voters are not required to cast ballots.
3
True or false? Voting is not required by law in any country.
Voting is mandatory in more than 20 countries, including Australia and Chile.
4
What is one reason some people want voting to be mandatory in the U.S.?
Supporters say mandatory voting helps make sure more people's voices are taken into account.
5
Some people who do not support mandatory voting in the U.S. argue that it could cause _____.
Some people who don’t support mandatory voting argue that it could cause people to cast ballots without knowing anything about the candidates or issues.
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