Meaning of suffrage/franchise - SS1 Government Past Questions and Answers - page 1
What does suffrage/franchise mean?
The right to vote in political elections
The right to free speech
The right to own property
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Which of the following is NOT a factor that determines suffrage/franchise?
Social status
Income
Gender
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What does the concept of suffrage represent?
The idea that only wealthy individuals have a say in how their society is governed
The idea that all individuals have a say in how their society is governed
The idea that only men have a say in how their society is governed
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Which of the following is true of suffrage?
It has been hard-won throughout history
It is not a fundamental concept in democracy
It has been hard-won throughout history
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What was one social movement or struggle that fought for suffrage?
The Civil Rights Movement
The Industrial Revolution
The Cold War
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Why is suffrage important in a democracy?
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Name the factors that historically limited suffrage/franchise for certain groups of people.
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