GOVERNMENT
JAMB 2009 - Question 27
Government 2009 JAMB Past Questions - Question 27: The right of all eligible citizens to vote and be voted for is referred to as
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Correct Answer
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Explanation
;The right of al! eligiblecitizens to vote and be voted for is referred to as Universal suffrage.Universal suffrage gives voting right to all qualified citizens. But restrictedsuffrage or restricted franchise restricts voting rights to specified citizensbased On age, sex, property, wealth, race or education.

