Question

How can you say that liberals were not democrates?
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Answer 1

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☞Although the liberals argued for a representative elected Parliamentary Government, they were not democratic because

1. They did not believe in universal adult franchise, i.e. the right of every citizen to vote.
2. They felt that mainly men of property should have the right to vote.
3. They were not in favour of women’s suffrage.

Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:

Liberals were not democratic because didn't believe in the Universal Adult Franchise  i.e., the right to vote.  liberals believed in changing the society; they wanted a nation which tolerated all religions; they wanted to safeguard the rights of individuals; Also they didn't wanted that women should get right to vote, they thought that only propertied men should have right to vote. They argued for a representative, elected Parliamentary government, subject to laws interpreted by a well-trained judiciary that was independent of rulers and officials