Many Western Europeans think mandatory voting is important, but Americans are split
Around two-thirds of adults in Germany, France and the UK say it is important for their national government to make voting compulsory.
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Around two-thirds of adults in Germany, France and the UK say it is important for their national government to make voting compulsory.
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