universal franchise

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• The constitution guarantees a universal franchise to all adult citizens.
• Activists campaigned for universal franchise long before it became law.
• Women finally secured universal franchise after decades of struggle.
• Any attempt to restrict universal franchise threatens democratic legitimacy.
• Our party is committed to protecting universal franchise in every election.
• Should prisoners be excluded from universal franchise? The courts are divided.
• By 1970, most countries had adopted universal franchise for national elections.
• Civic education helps young people understand why universal franchise matters.
• The reform bill would extend universal franchise to residents abroad.
• We regard universal franchise as a cornerstone of modern democracy.