JAMB Government 1982 Question 1

Question 1

Franchise, Elections and Electoral Systems

Universal Suffrage means

  1. A.adult participation in politics
  2. B.giving voting right to women above the age of 21
  3. C.property ownership
  4. D.citizens who understand why they vote
  5. E.the right of qualified adults to vote
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: E (the right of qualified adults to vote)

Explanation

Universal suffrage means every qualified adult citizen has the right to vote, without restrictions based on sex, wealth or education.