EXERCISES
1. In a democracy why is universal adult franchise important?
2. Re-read the box on Article 15 and state two ways in which
this Article addresses inequality?
3. In what ways was Omprakash Valmiki's experience similar
to that of the Ansaris?
4.
What do you understand by the term "all persons are
equal before the law? Why do you think it is important in
a democracy?
Answers
Answer:
1. Universal adult franchise means that every person above the age of 18 have the right to vote. This is important to democracy because it is based on the principle of equality. It does not discriminate on the basis of social or economic backgrounds.
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❥Universal adult franchise means that every person above the age of 18 have the right to vote. This is important to democracy because it is based on the principle of equality. It does not discriminate on the basis of social or economic backgrounds.
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❥Two ways in which Article 15 addresses inequality are: The State does not discriminate against any citizen on the basis of religion, race, caste, sex or the place of birth.
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❥Both Omprakash Valmiki and Ansaris were subjected to discrimination. Omprakash was not allowed to sit with other students in the classroom and was made to sweep the school and the playground only because he was a dalit.
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❥It means that every person, from the President of the country to a normal person has to obey the same laws. No person can be discriminated against on the basis of their religion, race, caste, etc. Every person has access to all public places including playgrounds, hotels, shops, and markets. All persons can use publicly available wells, roads and bathing ghats.
Equality is the soul of democracy. We know that democracy is a form of government which gives equal importance and recognition to all. If inequalities on the basis of race, religion, caste, etc. continue to exist, democracy would never flourish. Instead, it would perish very soon.