Universal Suffrage
Definition
Universal suffrage refers to the right for all adult citizens to vote without restrictions based on race, sex, belief, wealth, or social status.
Analogy
Imagine a buffet restaurant where everyone can eat regardless of their age, dietary preferences or allergies. Universal suffrage is like this buffet - every adult citizen gets a chance to 'eat' (vote), no matter who they are.
Related terms
Democracy: A system of government by the whole population or all eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives.
Franchise: The right to vote in public elections.
Disenfranchisement: The revocation of the right of suffrage (the right to vote) of a person or group.
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