Question

what do you mean by universal adult franchise?

Answer 1

Universal Adult Franchise means that the right to vote should be given to all adultcitizens without the discrimination of caste, class, colour, religion or gender. It is based on equality, which is a basic principle of democracy. The island Republic of Tavolara was the first country to grant Limited Universal suffrage in 1886 followed by New Zealand in 1893.

Answer 2

Adult Franchise implies that all citizens who are 18 years have the right to vote and elect the representatives.

Explanation:

• Every citizen irrespective of the caste or education, religion, colour, race and economic conditions have the right to vote.
• They can choose their representatives.
• Universal Adult Franchise is the right to vote of the citizen
• All adult citizens have role in selecting the elected representatives  without the discrimination of caste, class, colour, religion or gender.
• Basic principle of democracy is based on equality.
• It is mostly done in a democracy.
• Each and every citizens of India who are over the age of 18 have the right to vote irrespective of their background.

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