JAMB Government 1998 Question 14

Question 14

Franchise, Elections and Electoral Systems

In a democracy, franchise is given to all

  1. A.adult citizens
  2. B.citizens
  3. C.loyal party members
  4. D.resident adults
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (adult citizens)

Explanation

Universal adult suffrage gives the vote to every citizen who has reached voting age. Children and non-citizens are excluded.