In a Republic Does a Citizen Have a Duty to Vote?

Title

In a Republic Does a Citizen Have a Duty to Vote?

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Description

The 2014 elections will be held on November 4. Do American citizens have a duty to participate in this election? This debate will focus on whether there is such a duty from multiple perspectives. Participants include Sarah Niebler, assistant professor of political science; David O’Connell, assistant professor of political science;
Thomas Kozdron '18; and Samantha Lodge '15.

Publication Date

10-28-2014

Department

Political Science

Keywords

republic, duties of citizenship, citizen, vote, election, 2014 election

Disciplines

American Politics | Political Theory

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