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WAEC Government 1998 Question 24

Question 24

Franchise, Elections and Electoral Systems

Universal adult suffrage means that only

  1. A.the wealthy class is allowed to contest elections
  2. B.the educated class is allowed to vote
  3. C.eligible adults are allowed to vote and be voted for
  4. D.women are allowed to vote and be voted for
  5. E.members of the legislature are allowed to vote.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (eligible adults are allowed to vote and be voted for)

Explanation

Universal adult suffrage gives all qualified adults the right to vote and stand for election.