Question 21
Franchise, Elections and Electoral SystemsUniversal adult surffrage is very popular today because it
- A.allows the establishment of military regimes
- B.allows for equal political representation
- C.encourages a multi-party system
- D.ensures equal performance of all political parties
- E.allows for greater political participation.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: E (allows for greater political participation.)
Explanation
Giving every qualified adult the vote brings the largest possible number of citizens into choosing their rulers.