democratic reform proposals

what is the intended effect of compulsory voting

increases legitimacy of elected representatives

what is the issue of compulsory voting

may infringe on the individual freedom not to vote 

what is the intended effect of lowering the voting age to 16

engages younger voters; expands the electorate

what is the potential issue of lowering the voting age to 16

younger voters may lack experience or rational judgement

whats the intended effect of internet voting

making voting more accessible; reduced need to leave home

what is a potential issue of internet voting

vulnerable to hacking, which could undermine election legitimacy