Difficulty: Medium
Correct Answer: if either I or II is strong
Explanation:
Introduction / Context:
Compulsory voting trades off representativeness against negative liberty (the right not to choose). Both sides can advance strong normative and practical points.
Given Data / Assumptions:
Concept / Approach:
Both arguments are policy-relevant and principle-grounded: I on outcome quality, II on liberty. Thus both are strong.
Step-by-Step Solution:
I: More voters ⇒ closer to full electorate’s preferences.II: Liberty includes abstention; coercion raises rights and enforcement issues.
Verification / Alternative check:
Some systems balance by encouraging turnout via nudges rather than compulsion—showing both principles matter.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
Only one side is not uniquely strong; “neither” ignores valid considerations on both sides.
Common Pitfalls:
Equating abstention with apathy; ignoring that non-participation can be expressive.
Final Answer:
if either I or II is strong.
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