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Evaluate the view that the franchise should be further extended 1) Responsibility without rights For - Pay tax, marry, join army - Corbyn said that we cannot deny these people their full rights as citizens (could be seen as a political move as the youth are more likely to vote labour) - Conservatives dispute this but it is contradictory as 15 year olds voted in their leadership election Against - Eventhough they have these rights, most people do not use them - Their educational development remains incomplete and they could be more influenced by their parents 2) Political Engagement For - Involving youth may have a trickle up effect and mobilise their parents - Increasing rates at a time of apathy - Structured environments like school can increase turnout by helping them overcoming obstacles like registering - Youth politically engaged on social media and direct action - Strengthen youth political interests and reorintate politics around issues like education Against - Younger voters less likely to vote. In the 2015 election just 43% of 18-24 year olds voted compared with 78% 65+ - Voters who do not vote in their first election are the most unreliable voters so it could create a generation of abstainers 3) Complusory voting