In most democracies, this is not an issue. In a democracy, people are supposed to vote. So most democratic societies grant citizens a constitutional (or at least statutory) right to vote, and government authorities make it as easy as possible for people to vote. In some countries (Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Costa Rica, Uruguay), voting is obligatory; it is considered a civic duty, like paying taxes. In nearly all democracies, voter registration is automatic. Once citizens turn eighteen, their names are added to the rolls. And voting is made simple. Nearly all democracies in Europe and Latin
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