Australia charges voters a twenty dollar fine for failing to vote. This rule addresses which problem that results in low voter turnout in some countries?
a. A belief that voting is pointless
b. A sense of apathy about political participation
c. A calculation that taking the time to vote is not worthwhile
d. A feeling that the government is not doing its job effectively
Correct Answer: c
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