Universal Suffrage Flashcards
1
Q
What is Universal Suffrage?
A
Suffrage refers to the legal right to vote in a democratic (idea that everyone should have equal rights and should be involved in making important decisions) election.
2
Q
What Limited Suffrage?
A
Gender, status, race, age, beliefs, and nationality.
3
Q
Why was Suffrage Prohibited?
A
Because of mistrust or suspicion of the general population, or the assumption that they could not understand the affairs of the government.
4
Q
Why is Suffrage Considered a Human Right?
A
Because voting allows the voter to have a day in the determination of government.
