Development of suffrage/franchise - SS1 Government Past Questions and Answers - page 1
1
Who were the initial voters when voting rights were limited?
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A
Wealthy men who owned property
B
African Americans
C
People with a certain level of education
2
Which social movement fought for women's right to vote?
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A
The Civil Rights Movement
B
The Suffrage Movement
C
The Industrial Revolution
3
Which act ended discriminatory practices that had prevented many African Americans from voting in the United States?
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A
The Voting Rights Act of 1965
B
The Civil Rights Act of 1964
C
The Emancipation Proclamation
4
What is universal suffrage?
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A
All adult citizens have the right to vote
B
Only wealthy people have the right to vote
C
Only people with a certain level of education have the right to vote
5
What is the current status of suffrage/franchise around the world?
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A
All countries have universal suffrage
B
Voting rights are restricted in many countries
C
Suffrage/franchise is no longer an issue in modern society
6
What were some of the key social movements that fought for expanded voting rights?
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7
What are some of the barriers that still exist today for certain groups to exercise their right to vote?
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