In the United States, potential voters must register or "opt-in" to exercise their right to vote. However, in around two dozen countries, voting is considered a duty. This means that voting in elections has been made compulsory or mandatory and citizens are automatically expected to vote. Even some countries impose sanctions on those who don't vote. In this episode, Drew and Alex discuss the pros and cons of mandatory voting and they talk about whether or not this system would work in the US. They mention that mandatory voting can make democracy more vibrant and representative, and can also keep the fringe movements out of the mainstream.