JAMB Government 1990 Question 22

Question 22

Franchise, Elections and Electoral Systems

In a true democracy, franchise can be limited by

  1. A.sex
  2. B.education
  3. C.age
  4. D.wealth.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (age)

Explanation

Universal adult suffrage still sets a minimum voting age (18 in Nigeria). Limiting the vote by sex, education or wealth is undemocratic.