Question

in \compulsory voting: an idea whose time has come,\ what reason do opponents of compulsory voting give as to why it would not work in the united states? a. it would place too much of a burden on the poorest voters. b. it would offer citizens a chance to avoid paying taxes. c. it would make poor voters feel unappreciated or ignored. d. it would force campaigns to focus on controversial issues.

Explanation:

In the text Compulsory Voting: An Idea Whose Time Has Come, opponents argue that compulsory voting would impose undue hardships on low-income voters, such as taking time off work (with potential loss of pay) to vote, or covering costs related to getting to polling places, which they cannot easily afford.

Answer:

A. It would place too much of a burden on the poorest voters.