Question

research question: how well has compulsory voting worked in other countries? which excerpt from \compulsory voting: an idea whose time has come\ best answers this research question? a. in the following 1924 election, voter turnout in australia climbed to 91% and has remained around 95% ever since. b. according to the institute for democracy and electoral assistance, about 32 countries around the world have some form of compulsory voting... c. in our current system of voluntary voting, the winner of an election is determined by the candidates ability to create controversy rather than by leadership skill. d. and yet, when it comes time to elect a new president, only 55 percent of americans show up to cast their vote.

Explanation:

The research question asks how well compulsory voting worked in other countries. Option A provides concrete evidence of its effectiveness in Australia, showing a sustained high voter turnout after its implementation. Option B only states how many countries use it, not how well it works. Options C and D discuss voluntary voting systems, not compulsory voting in other countries.

Answer:

A. In the following 1924 election, voter turnout in Australia climbed to 91% and has remained around 95% ever since.