Question

In a democracy why is universal adult franchise important?

Answer 1

In a democracy, the Universal Adult Franchise is important because of the following reasons:

1. Democracy is the government of the people, by the people and for the people.
2. Every adult irrespective of caste, creed, religion, region, sex, rich or poor background is allowed to vote. This is called a universal adult franchise.
3. The concept of the universal adult franchise is based on equality.
4. In a democracy every citizen is equal.