Miscellaneous

Who were the candidates in the 2012 election?

Who were the candidates in the 2012 election?

Incumbent Democratic President Barack Obama and his running mate, incumbent Vice President Joe Biden, were re-elected to a second term. They defeated the Republican ticket of businessman and former Governor Mitt Romney of Massachusetts and Representative Paul Ryan of Wisconsin.

When was compulsory voting introduced in Australia?

Compulsory voting In 1924, to improve the low rates of voter turnout, amendments to the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918 were made. Compulsory voting was introduced and this resulted in a dramatic increase in voter turnout at the following election.

Is it against the law not to vote in Australia?

Yes, under federal electoral law, it is compulsory for all eligible Australian citizens to enrol and vote in federal elections, by-elections and referendums.

When did 18 year olds get the right to vote?

On July 1, 1971, our Nation ratified the 26th Amendment to the Constitution, lowering the voting age to 18.

When did 18 year olds get the vote in Australia?

After Premier Don Dunstan introduced the Age of Majority (Reduction) Bill in October 1970, the voting age in South Australia was lowered to 18 years old in 1973. The voting age for all federal elections was lowered from 21 to 18 in 1973.

Does Turkey have compulsory voting?

As of January 2020, of the 36 member states of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, only 3 had forms of compulsory voting which is enforced in practice: Australia, Belgium, Luxembourg. Additionally, Greece, Mexico and Turkey have compulsory voting theoretically, but it is not enforced.

Can immigrants vote in Australia?

Unlike Australian citizens, a permanent resident generally cannot: vote in Australian Government elections unless you enrolled (as a British subject) before 26 January 1984. access student loans. join the Australian Defence Force.

What is the difference between Australopithecus and Ardipithecus?

Australopithecus is a member of the subtribe Australopithecina, which also includes Ardipithecus, though the term “australopithecine” is sometimes used to refer only to members of Australopithecus. Species include A. garhi, A. africanus, A. sediba, A. afarensis, A. anamensis, A. bahrelghazali and A. deyiremeda.

What is the best-known member of Australopithecus?

The best-known member of Australopithecus is Au. afarensis, a species represented by more than 400 fossil specimens from virtually every region of the hominin skeleton. Dated to between about 3.8 and 2.9 mya, 90 percent of the fossils assigned to Au. afarensis derive from Hadar, a site in Ethiopia’s Afar Triangle.

What is the difference between robust and gracile Australopithecus?

Robust australopithecines (like A. boisei and A. robustus) had larger cheek, or buccal, teeth than the smaller – or gracile – species (like A. afarensis and A. africanus). It is possible that they had more tough, fibrous plant material in their diets while the smaller species of Australopithecus had more meat.

What is the difference between Australopithecus afarensis and Au Garhi?

Australopithecus afarensis and Au. garhi. (The dental arch of Au. afarensis is rectangular in outline, and thus it is distinct from the parabolic dental arch found in modern humans.) The cranial capacity of Au. afarensis ranges from 380–530 cc (23.2–32.3 cubic inches), about one-third the size of that of a modern human.