Term Gallery logo

Meanings of universal franchise in inglés

ruso
всеобщее голосование
portugués
sufrágio universal
español
sufragio popular directo
catalán
sufragi universal directe

Political concept, the right to vote for all adult citizens.

Related terms
sufragio popular directo
Usage of universal franchise in inglés
1
ANALYSIS:Senators Zappone and Quinn have advanced a case for electing the Seanad by universal franchise.
The Irish Times
2
On March 23rd Taiwan is to have its first presidential elections on a universal franchise.
The Irish Times
3
Upon the whole, Dru thought the result warranted universal franchise without distinction of race, color or sex.
Philip Dru: Administrator; A Story of Tomorrow, 1920-1935
4
Both the Seanad's limited range of functions and powers and a universal franchise need to be considered seriously.
The Irish Times
5
In that year they also modernised their policy to advocate universal franchise and went on to win seats in Parliament.
The South African
6
It were cleaner, at any rate, to abolish universal franchise than to flaunt this farce in the eyes of Europe.
Without Prejudice
7
Of course they'd have been enervated by the universal franchise, but they would have found it horrifying that people have the vote and don't vote.
The Guardian