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