Should Sixteen Year-Olds Be Given the Vote?

Question 1

What are three reasons for agree?

Answer 1

Sixteen year-olds are seen as capable of having adult responsibilities in some areas
They are interested in politics
Government decisions affect them

Question 2

Sixteen year-olds are seen as capable of having adult responsibilities in some areas

Answer 2

They are allowed to get married and have intercourse

If they are mature enough to make these decisions then they have enough maturity and knowledge to vote also

Question 3

They are interested in politics

Answer 3

In the Scottish Referendum, they made a significant contribution to the number of votes
40% of 16-17 year-olds voted differently than their parents which prove they would not be under parental influence
It is clear that, as citizens, they want to be involved in democratic processes

Question 4

Government decisions affect them

Answer 4

Government decide what is taught in schools

Young people should have a say on what they are taught and how their lives should be affected by the government

Question 5

What are three reasons for disagree?

Answer 5

Parental Influence
Government has not deemed you fully mature yet
18 is the main indicator in the UK

Question 6

Parental Influence

Answer 6

If you are unsure on who to vote for, you may follow your parents in voting for their party

Question 7

Government has not deemed you fully mature yet

Answer 7

You cannot leave education until you are 18 so you are not mature/smart enough to vote yet

Question 8

18 is the main indicator in the UK

Answer 8

e.g. to buy alcohol, cigarettes