JAMB Government 1994 Question 16

Question 16

Franchise, Elections and Electoral Systems

An electoral system which restricts voting rights to only male adults is termed

  1. A.popular franchise
  2. B.male suffrage
  3. C.adult suffrage
  4. D.limited franchise
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (limited franchise)

Explanation

When the right to vote is denied to some adults, such as women, the franchise is limited (restricted). Universal adult suffrage gives every adult citizen the vote.