JAMB Government 1992 Question 15

Question 15

Franchise, Elections and Electoral Systems

Universal adult suffrage is usually restricted in most political systems to

  1. A.those with landed property
  2. B.literates
  3. C.citizens
  4. D.those not more than 70 years old.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (citizens)

Explanation

Universal adult suffrage gives the vote to all adult citizens; foreigners (aliens) living in the country normally cannot vote.