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Debate week
Debate Topic: Should voting in Japan be compulsory?
Understanding the topic: Reading
Vocabulary:
advocate: (n.) a person who supports an idea
derive: (v.) obtain something from a specific source
electorate: (n.) the group of people who are able to vote
invalid: (adj.) not legally recognized because of some problem or mistake
ballot: (n.) the paper where votes are recorded, or the vote itself
civic duty: (n.) a responsibility as a citizen, such as voting or paying taxes.
Other keywords that might be useful:
voter turnout rate: (n.) the percentage of eligible voters who actually vote in a particular election.
political apathy: (n.) a lack of interest among citizens in politics.
political engagement: (n.) active participation and interest in politics.
representation: (n.) (in this case) the state of having officials who are part of a particular social group, and are concerned with its wellbeing.
have an obligation to (do): (v.) be required to do something.
