GCE Government 1989 Question 7

Question 7

Franchise, Elections and Electoral Systems

Any type of restricted franchise is a violation of principle of

  1. A.constitutionalism.
  2. B.sovereignty.
  3. C.political equality.
  4. D.popular election
  5. E.legality.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (political equality.)

Explanation

Restricting the vote (by sex, property, etc.) denies some adults an equal say, which breaks the principle of political equality.