> A similar idea, that I've always favored, is making the ballot itself more like a test. Don't include party affiliation next to candidate names, so people actually have to know who they're voting for.

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SimpleStacker

The South used these in the 19th century, but the results were only enforced against blacks. It's probably a non-starter in America for that reason, alone.

I think it's a fine idea, as long as the test is super objective: i.e. "How many branches of government", "How many senators per state", "Which amendment says ______".

A similar idea, that I've always favored, is making the ballot itself more like a test. Don't include party affiliation next to candidate names, so people actually have to know who they're voting for.

ideasfromtheedge

People should take a test before voting, and if they fail, they can't vote!

0xbitcoiner

The South used these in the 19th century, but the results were only enforced against blacks. It's probably a non-starter in America for that reason, alone.

I think it's a fine idea, as long as the test is super objective: i.e. "How many branches of government", "How many senators per state", "Which amendment says ______".

A similar idea, that I've always favored, is making the ballot itself more like a test. Don't include party affiliation next to candidate names, so people actually have to know who they're voting for. 