Has anyone considered mandatory voting?

[Jersey Devil]

There are 22 countries that require citizens over 18 to vote or be penalized for failure to do so. Of course, we'd have to hold power to pass such legislation and there are political considerations in doing so, but it seems interesting to me.
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/22-countries-voting-mandatory

he global landscape of compulsory voting is further enriched by the varying approaches to implementation and enforcement. Australia stands out for its strict adherence to mandatory voting, while nations like Belgium, Greece, and Turkey have compulsory laws but do not actively enforce them.

Other countries, such as Bolivia and Singapore, take a more punitive approach, restricting access to public services for those who fail to cast their ballots. Alternatively, Argentina and Belgium provide alternative means for citizens to fulfill their civic duty, such as voting by mail or proxy.
https://vividmaps.com/compulsory-voting/

[kerouac2]

1. We already have enough ignorant voters

Maybe a test instead.

Then again, depends on who writes the books to study from.

Ignorance and misinformation plus mandatory voting could be even more of a train wreck.

Mandatory civics and US govt classes. And history it seems.

[bucolic_frolic]

2. What good is it without mandatory basic civics education?

Our majority, rubes to the last, are largely ignorant of how politics, economic, finance, laws are intertwined. I'm sure some believe the chickens are paid more and that's why egg prices rise.

[Jersey Devil]

3. Yeah, I hear you

When I was in high school way back in the 60s we were taught how government works, how laws are passed, the various cabinet members and powers, etc, basic civics. I talked to my grndchildren, the oldest of which just graduated from high schoo, and they tell me there are no such courses in their school. Sad.