1. The American tradition is distrust of government, especially the federal government. A mandatory national ID card would cause riots in the streets.
That being said, it kinda exists already in the form of the Social Security card & number. If a baby is born in a hospital, they get one at birth. If not, the parents can apply for one. It is the de facto way to prove citizenship. Everyone who processes sensitive information asks for it (banks, etc.)
2. Persons in the US illegally don't vote because the benefit is nonexistent and the punishment is very harsh.
That being said, it kinda exists already in the form of the Social Security card & number. If a baby is born in a hospital, they get one at birth. If not, the parents can apply for one. It is the de facto way to prove citizenship. Everyone who processes sensitive information asks for it (banks, etc.)
2. Persons in the US illegally don't vote because the benefit is nonexistent and the punishment is very harsh.