Which one of the following countries was the first to grant franchise to all citizens at the age of 18 years

Related Mcqs:

1. “If there be any difference, women require it more than men, since being physically weaker they are more dependent on law and society for protection”. The above statement, which makes out a case for grant of franchise to women, was made by:

   A. Herbert Spencer B. Laski C. J.S.Mill D. Marx...

2. The grant of franchise to women on equal terms with men is assertion of the principle of:

   A. Political Equality B. Civil Equality C. Natural Equality D. Social Equality...

3. Who said: “good citizens make a good state and bad citizens make a bad state”?

   A. Kant B. Aristotle C. Marx D. None of these...

4. The members of Parliament) Commons (Members of Parliament) are elected by those of their fellow citizens who have attained the age of ______ and are not specifically disqualified from voting by law:

   A. 17 B. 18 C. 19 D. 20...

5. Which one of the following was in favour of grant of right to vote only to the educated people?

   A. Jawaharlal Nehru B. Bentham C. J.S.Mill D. Marx...

6. Who of the following was opposed to the system of universal adult franchise on the plea that it was not really universal?

   A. Marx B. Rousseau C. Laski D. Garner E. Gilchrist...

7. Which one of the following Constitutions does not grant right to freedom of speech?

   A. Swiss Constitution of 1874 B. USSR Constitution of 1936 C. Japanese Constitution of 1946 D. None of the above...

8. Which one of the following thinkers emphasised the principles of adult franchise, representative government, freedom of press and frequent elections, which form the cornerstone of Liberal theory of democracy?

   A. J.S.Mill B. Locke C. Rousseau D. All the three...

9. Franchise means:

   A. Vote B. Right to vote C. Right to vote granted to women D. Right to vote granted to men...

10. One of the important advantages of adult franchise is that:

    A. It is keeping with democratic system B. It increases the value of the vote C. It develops among the people a sense of possession D. It brings stability in political system...