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
Which of the following is NOT a factor that determines suffrage/franchise?
Social status
Income
Gender
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
The idea that all individuals have a say in how their society is governed
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
What was one social movement or struggle that fought for suffrage?
The Civil Rights Movement
The Industrial Revolution
The Cold War
Why is suffrage important in a democracy?
Suffrage is important in a democracy because it allows all individuals to have a say in how their society is governed. It ensures that the government represents the people and their needs, and it provides a means for peaceful change and progress.
Name the factors that historically limited suffrage/franchise for certain groups of people.
Historically, race, gender, and social status have all been factors that limited suffrage/franchise for certain groups of people.