Question 9
Franchise, Elections and Electoral SystemsFranchise refers to:
I. The right to vote
II. Eligibility to contest elections
III. Ownership of political parties
IV. Political participation
- A.I and II only
- B.I, II and IV
- C.II and III only
- D.I, II, III and IV
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: B (I, II and IV)
Explanation
Franchise is the right to take part in elections, mainly voting and also being voted for, so it is a form of political participation. Owning parties has nothing to do with it.