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Difficulty: MediumCompulsory Voting

In Australia, all eligible citizens aged 18 years or over are required to have their names on the electoral roll. Once a citizen is enrolled, what is their legal responsibility regarding federal elections?

  1. It is compulsory for them to vote in the election.Answer
  2. B
    They can choose whether or not to vote, as voting is voluntary.
  3. C
    They are only required to vote if they support a specific political party.

Answer

It is compulsory for them to vote in the election.
In Australia, voting is a compulsory civic duty. Once an eligible citizen reaches the age of 18 and enrolls, they are legally required to vote in federal, state, and territory elections, as well as referendums.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the criteria for voting requirements in Australia.
Eligible Australian citizens aged 18 and over must be on the electoral roll.
Enrollment is the first legal step toward participating in the democratic process.
2
Determine the legal obligation for those on the electoral roll during an election.
Voting is a compulsory duty for all enrolled citizens.
Australian law mandates participation in federal, state, and territory elections to ensure a representative democracy.

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Compulsory Voting

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Think about whether Australia treats voting as a right you *can* use or a duty you *must* perform.

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