Limiting right to vote

Restricting right to vote
Denying right to vote

Description

Limiting the right to vote involves implementing legal, administrative, or procedural measures to restrict or regulate who is eligible to participate in elections. This strategy aims to address concerns such as electoral fraud, uninformed voting, or maintaining public order by setting criteria like age, citizenship, residency, or criminal record. While intended to ensure electoral integrity and informed participation, it can also be used to remedy perceived vulnerabilities in the voting process or safeguard democratic institutions.

Claim

Citizens should sit for a short quiz on the subject of a referendum and only become eligible for voting if they pass. The purpose of such voting tests is not to limit political participation but to improve its quality by making it a right for those who deserve it. It is not acceptable to allow someone who is ignorant of the basic facts on a issue to take part in making a vital decision for the country. Voting tests would help citizens make more informed decision, would increase awareness of the importance of voting and would force political parties to make a real effort to educate the public and not just to win their votes.