MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800
THE BILL OF RIGHTS THE CONSTITUTIONS FIRST 10 AMENDMENTS
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Naturalization
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Ammend
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franchise
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apathy
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Detailed explanation-1: -The right to vote (also known as suffrage) is an important part of our democracy. Throughout history, different groups were prevented from taking part in the voting process.
Detailed explanation-2: -The right to vote is a constitutional right as it is provided under article 326. It states that Elections to the House of the People and to the Legislative Assemblies of States to be on the basis of adult suffrage.
Detailed explanation-3: -The correct answer is a Constitutional Right. What is true of the right to vote, is also true for the right to contest the election, which means it is also a Constitutional Right. However, Article 326 of the Constitution provides for universal adult suffrage but does not specifically mention the right to vote.
Detailed explanation-4: -In India, the right to vote is provided by the Constitution and the Representation of People’s Act, 1951, subject to certain disqualifications. Article 326 of the Constitution guarantees the right to vote to every citizen above the age of 18. Was this answer helpful?