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Which of the following terms refers to the constitutional right granted to all qualified adult citizens of a country to vote in public elections regardless of wealth, gender, or property ownership?

  1. Universal adult suffrageAnswer
  2. B
    Restricted franchise
  3. C
    Naturalized citizenship
  4. D
    Political sovereignty

Answer

Universal adult suffrage
Universal adult suffrage is the constitutional principle granting every eligible adult citizen the right to vote in democratic elections without discrimination based on wealth, property, social class, or gender.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the stem to determine what voting principle is being described.
The stem describes an electoral system where all qualified adults can vote without property, income, or gender restrictions.
Identifying the core characteristics of non-discriminatory voting helps locate the matching constitutional term.
2
Select the correct electoral term corresponding to this definition.
Universal adult suffrage is the official term for granting unhindered voting rights to all eligible adult citizens.
This term directly denotes equality in franchise rights across an entire adult populace.

Key Concept

Universal Adult Suffrage
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