Many countries have compulsory voting. That is, citizens are required to vote or they may be subject to fines or denied social services. Discuss if the USA should have compulsory voting, what policies would be necessary to make it an effictive policy, and what this would mean for American democracy.
Note: Your answer must be organized by and connected to what you’ve been learning about how our political institutions work.
Rubric
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization, Grammar, Spelling, and AppearanceThe student provides a well-thought out analysis to the discussion prompt in terms of organization, grammar, and appearance. |
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15 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContext, Integration, and EffectivenessThe student provides context, explains terms, and effectively integrates information from readings, class lectures, etc. in their posts. |
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20 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCritical ThinkingThe student explores ideas and concepts from this assignment and attempts to effectively connect them to (1) the course material and (2) their understanding of the American political system. |
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15 pts |
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Total Points: 50 |
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