Meaning of Limited Suffrage (Franchise) | Advantages and Disadvantages of Limited or Restricted Suffrage (Franchise)

 

 

MEANING OF LIMITED SUFFRAGE (FRANCHISE) 

Limited suffrage is also known as restricted suffrage. It is legal Instruments that allows some categories of people to vote or to be voted for based on their age, sex, property, qualification, race, religion, social status, political party, etc.

 

ADVANTAGES OF LIMITED SUFFRAGE (FRANCHISE) 

1. It is less expensive.

2. It gives room for more qualified candidates to vote or be voted for.

3. It discourages election malpractices.

4. Vote buying and selling are discouraged.

 

 

DISADVANTAGES OF LIMITED SUFFRAGE (FRANCHISE) 

1. It is undemocratic and unconstitutional.

2. It doesn’t promote equity.

3. It encourages discrimination.

4. It discourages larger participation.

5. Accountability is guaranteed.

 

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