Voting

Did you know that it is manditory to vote in Brazil? If you are a Brazilian citizen you have to vote or you suffer the consequences. Punishments for not voting in Brazil include large fees or even jailtime. It is important to the country that everyone expresses their opinion in the leader chosen to run their nation. In order to make sure this does happen, voting is manditory.

Did you also know that Brazil was the first country to have fully electronic elections? The importance of voting and elections can be seen through this fact. Below is the electronic voting machine used in Brazil. It is quick and efficient so that all can vote.
Next time you go to vote, remember the importance of all citizens to express their opinions in the nation.