Franchise and Representation
ICSE · Class 12 · Political Science
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What to Focus On
- Universal adult franchise gives voting rights to all adult citizens.
- It rests on the principle of one person, one vote.
- Rousseau proposed popular sovereignty as the basis of franchise.
- Representation connects citizens and government.
- Representatives act on behalf of the people.
- Representatives are accountable to voters.
- Focuses on individual rights and equality.
- Uses geographically demarcated constituencies.
- Supports universal adult franchise, secret ballot, and free elections.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Universal adult franchise means everyone in a country can vote without any restriction at all.
The voting age is the same in every democracy.
Representation means the representative should only obey the local constituency and ignore national interest.
Memory Tips
Universal Adult Franchise and one person, one vote
Groups the state may exclude from franchise
Voting age in different countries
Compulsory voting in Australia
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