Literacy/knowledge tests... totally. Woulda definitely changed the results of the last election too :P
Some might consider that elitist, but stupid people who don't know what they're doing shouldn't be voting - period. There's just too much at stake for someone to be sitting there going, "Gee, I like Bush's tie and I recognize his name. Ima vote for him. I don't know anything about the other fellow."
You need to take a test to get your driver's license, so at the time you register to vote, you should be quizzed on current political events. Names of people who represent your district, their stance, etc.
Flat out, if you don't know about what you're voting on, your vote shouldn't count.
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