Purpose of suffrage/franchise. - SS1 Government Past Questions and Answers - page 1
What is the purpose of suffrage/franchise?
To give eligible individuals the right to vote
To limit the number of people who can vote
To promote inequality in society
What is the importance of suffrage/franchise in a democratic society?
It promotes inequality in society
It helps ensure that the government is representative of the people it serves
It undermines the democratic process
It helps ensure that the government is representative of the people it serves
Who is eligible to vote under universal suffrage?
Only men
Only wealthy people
All adult citizens
What is the purpose of limited suffrage?
To give all citizens the right to vote
To limit the number of people who can vote
To ensure that only wealthy people can vote
Why is suffrage/franchise important for democracy?
It promotes inequality in society
It limits the number of people who can participate in the democratic process
It gives people a voice in how their society is governed
How does suffrage/franchise promote democracy?
Suffrage/franchise promotes democracy by giving people a voice in how their society is governed, allowing them to choose their leaders, express their political opinions, and hold their elected officials accountable for their actions.
Why is it important to expand suffrage/franchise to more people?
It is important to expand suffrage/franchise to more people to ensure that a diverse range of voices and perspectives are represented in the political process, and to promote greater political participation and representation for historically marginalized groups.