JAMB Government 1978 Question 49

Question 49

Franchise, Elections and Electoral Systems

The principle of universal adult suffrage refers to

  1. A.the right of all adult people to vote
  2. B.the structure of political parties
  3. C.the legal nature of a constitution
  4. D.the right to free speech
  5. E.all of the above
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (the right of all adult people to vote)

Explanation

Universal adult suffrage means every adult citizen may vote, whatever their sex, wealth or education.