Question

What reason does Hunter offer that supports his central claim that voting should be compulsory in the United States?
A. Technological advancements would be able to help more people get out to the polls and vote.  
B. Candidates for office would be able to offer incentives to the people within the parties that support them.  
C. Wealthy and powerful people would have more of a say in how the United States is run.  
D. More people, regardless of economic status, would be able to offer opinions on important issues.

Answer 1

• Answer:

More people, regardless of economic status, would be able to provide opinions on important issues.

• Explanation:

US voting is optional, each voter decides whether or not to vote. An argument for making compulsory voting may be based on the explanation that if everyone voted, more people from different walks of life and with distinct perspectives would be called upon to contribute on the political scene with their opinions and vote.

Answer 2

Answer: alternative D.

Explanation: Turning voting an obligation would help to make the political decisions fairer to people from different realities. This would allow everyone to participate on the same way in very important decisions, motivating the voter to opinate on various issues and to be contemplated in their resolutions.