Equal Franchise Act
Definition
The Equal Franchise Act refers to a law that grants equal voting rights to all citizens, regardless of their gender.
Analogy
Imagine a school where boys and girls have different rules for participating in student council elections. The Equal Franchise Act is like a new rule that says both boys and girls can vote and run for office on an equal basis.
Related terms
Suffrage: The right to vote in political elections.
Universal suffrage: A system where all adult citizens have the right to vote.
Voting rights: Legal entitlements that allow individuals to participate in elections.
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