Question

Universal Adult Franchise makes a government ___________.
A. More responsive
B. More efficient
C. More popular amongst the minorities
D. More stable

Answer 1

Hint: Article 326 of the Indian Constitution defines “universal adult franchise” as the basis for elections that take place at all levels to elect the government.

Complete answer: According to the universal Adult Franchise, all citizens who are 18 years and above have the right to vote. Everyone irrespective of their caste, religion, colour, educational background, race and financial conditions are free to vote.
In a democracy, a universal adult franchise is the most important element. It is based on the idea of equality and impartiality. The Indian Constitution has adopted the universal adult franchise as a basis of elections to the Lok Sabha and the state legislative assemblies. The members in Lok Sabha are directly elected by the people. These members are representatives of a particular territorial constituency. The people of that constituency practice their right to vote to elect their leaders who run the country. Therefore, people are the ones who are choosing their leaders, this means that they also have the right to make the government accountable for everything they do. The government thus works to fulfill the demands of the people and is responsive. The government listens to what its citizens have to say. Since, each individual differs from another on some ground, it is the responsibility of the government to respond to the entire population. This is also because each vote has a certain value attached to it.
Therefore, option “A” is the correct answer.

Note: In order to ensure free and fair elections, the constitution-makers incorporated Part XV (Articles.324-329) in the Indian constitution. It gives Parliament the right to make laws and regulate the electoral process.