Question

why does hunter say higher voter turnout is important in \compulsory voting: an idea whose time has come\? a. it would cause politicians to ignore issues that are controversial. b. it would offer candidates the chance to impress their supporters. c. it would enable politicians that the author personally supports to be elected. d. it would force politicians to focus on issues that all voters believe are important.

Explanation:

In the text "Compulsory Voting: An Idea Whose Time Has Come", Hunter argues that higher voter turnout means politicians cannot only appeal to a narrow base of likely voters. Instead, they must address the concerns of the full electorate, focusing on issues that matter to all voters rather than just a subset. Options A, B, and C contradict this core argument: A is incorrect because higher turnout would force engagement with broad issues, not ignore controversial ones; B is wrong as it's about appealing to all voters, not just impressing existing supporters; C is incorrect because the argument is not about electing the author's preferred politicians, but about broader representation.

Answer:

D. It would force politicians to focus on issues that all voters believe are important.