The right of all eligible citizens to vote and be voted for is referred to as?

A. gender equality
B. political mandate
C. restricted franchise
D. universal suffrage

Correct Answer:

Option D – universal suffrage

Explanation

The right of all eligible citizens to vote and be voted for is referred to as universal suffrage.

Universal suffrage gives a voting rights to all qualified citizens. But restricted suffrage or restricted franchise restricts voting rights to specified citizens based on age, sex, property, wealth, race, or education.