Voting at 16 Video

What is one of the reasons given for lowering the voting age?

• To reduce the number of eligible voters

• To limit the influence of political parties

• To decrease the number of voters

• To increase equality and fairness

What is the primary aim of the Make It 16 campaign?

• To lower the voting age and strengthen New Zealand's democracy

• To increase the power of political parties

• To decrease the number of voters

• To limit the rights of young people

In which country has the voting age been lowered to 16 since 2010?

• Canada

• Australia

• United States

• Austria

What is the main argument against lowering the voting age?

• There is not enough evidence to support the change

• The court should not determine the policy issue

• Young people are not interested in voting

• The voting age should be increased

What was the outcome of the court case to lower the voting age?

• The case was taken to the Court of Appeal

• The voting age was lowered to 16

• The court ruled in favor of the Crown

• The case was dismissed

What is the potential impact of lowering the voting age?

• Increased lifetime voting participation

• Decreased interest in politics

• Decreased democracy

• Increased political corruption

What is the significance of the delay in the 2020 general election in New Zealand?

• It had no impact on the voting age

• It postponed the election indefinitely

• It increased the voting age to 20

• It allowed 16 and 17 year olds to vote

What is the purpose of the children's voting colloquium?

• To limit the rights of young people

• To work towards lowering the voting age

• To increase the power of political parties

• To decrease the number of voters

What is the main argument for allowing 16 year olds to vote?

• There is not enough evidence to support the change

• The earlier you vote, the more likely you are to vote throughout your life

• Young people are not mature enough to vote

• The voting age should be increased

What is the goal of taking the case to the Court of Appeal?

• To get a Declaration of Inconsistency

• To limit the rights of young people

• To dismiss the case

• To increase the voting age