第1章 · 价值与原则

Voting and Electoral Registration

投票和选民登记

来源:教材第8页

Registering on the electoral register and voting in elections is an important civic duty. UK citizens (and Commonwealth and Irish Republic citizens living in the UK) can vote in all elections. EU citizens can vote in local elections. You must be 18 or over to vote in general elections. Voting is not compulsory but is strongly encouraged.
知识点
登记选民和参与选举投票是重要的公民责任。英国公民(以及住在英国的英联邦和爱尔兰共和国公民)可以在所有选举中投票。欧盟公民可以在地方选举中投票。大选投票年龄为18岁以上。投票不是强制的但受到强烈鼓励。

关键术语

选民登记册
英联邦公民
18岁以上
谁能投票?英国+英联邦+爱尔兰公民=全部选举;EU公民=仅地方选举

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