Question

Who were not considered passive citizens?​

Answer 1

Active and passive citizens

Active citizens were citizens who were literate and had knowledge about the law. They had a continuous income and consist of the right to vote. To become an active citizen one must be above 25 years of age and had to pay taxes equal to at least 3 days of a labourer's wages.

Passive citizens were citizens who were illiterate and had no knowledge about law and government. They didn’t have jobs but they were under the protection of government. They didn't have the right to vote. The women, men below 25 years of age, children and men above 25 years of age who didn't have enough to pay the taxes were listed under passive citizens.