Voting is a hallmark of a democratic society, yet not everyone votes. Which groups are most likely to vote? Which groups are least likely? Some industrial democracies have mandatory voting laws. Is this a good idea? How might one reconcile mandatory voting and a free society? Would mandatory voting work in the United States?

What will be an ideal response?


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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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The doctrine of civilians in conflicts is closely related to humanitarian intervention

Fill in the blank with correct word

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In the Lochner case, the Supreme Court upheld state legislation that limited bakery employees to a sixty-hour week

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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What is the lesson of Brynjolfsson et al.'s Instagram example?

a. Labor and capital can be managed much more efficiently in the new digital economy. b. It is no longer important to sell an actual manufactured product. c. Capital has moved out of manufacturing and into the digital age. d. The moneymakers of the new age can make billions without a large amount of capital or employing a large amount of people.

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