Digital democracy, also known as E-democracy is online voting. It centers around the idea of making voting and wider political participation easier through the use of technology.
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What is one advantage of 'digital democracy'?
Increases political participation> makes it easier for those who have mobility issues/those who are unable to leave work>chefs. There should be a fair system in which everyone can vote in to increase the turnout percentage.
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What is another advantage of 'digital democracy'?
Voting online is much cheaper> many jurisdictions use expensive electronic voting machines to count which require a lot maintenance. Through voting online, the government would save money which can be used on more important areas such as the NHS/Army
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What is one disadvantage of 'digital democracy'?
Unreliable> the system can crash which could destroy everyones vote and there are people who can easily hack the system and change the votes. We should be active to go out and vote and jobs should allow time off for this.
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What is another disadvantage of 'digital democracy'?
Digital divide> this type of democracy does not support those of elder generations who may not own a computer/phone, therefore it would not be an effective process, there should be a way to make it easier for those with mobility issues instead.
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What is the current voting age in the UK and when was it implemented?
The current voting age is 18 and this was implemented in 1969 under Harold Wilson's Labour government.
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What is one advantage of lowering the voting age?
Increase political participation> high percentage of 16 year old's study G&P at college where they are informed on current political parties/current affairs.Thousands of 16 year olds are interested in politics and they can make good use of their vote
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What is another advantage of lowering the voting age?
Not all middle aged people have the knowledge> 16 year olds opt to study politics meaning they have more knowledge/interest and 18 year olds tend to focus on uni where they spend the first year having a good time. 16 year olds can work >equal rights?
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What is one disadvantage of lowering the voting age?
Turnout percentage>in previous elections, the youngest age group always has the lowest turnout, turnout percentage needs to be high in order to reduce apathy. It could be reducing because parties are distancing from their ideologies.
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What is another disadvantage of lowering the voting age?
Most children are immature>16 year old's are predominantly focusing on GCSE's, meaning politics will not cross their mind and not all of them will study this at college. It should be raised to 21>look at what parties offer.
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What are three reasons for compulsory voting?
Government needs a mandate from majority of the voters / Political apathy = dictatorship where there will be an abuse of power / No one can complain about the government in place
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What are three reasons against compulsory voting?
Voting is a right, not a duty, if we are forced it is undemocratic / Politicians would not bother to campaign as much/ Politics works better with willing participants
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Increases political participation> makes it easier for those who have mobility issues/those who are unable to leave work>chefs. There should be a fair system in which everyone can vote in to increase the turnout percentage.
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