In a democracy why is universal adult franchise important?

Social and Political Life-II

Book: Social and Political Life-II

Chapter: 1. On Equality

Subject: Social Science - Class 7^th

Q. No. 1 of Exercises

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In a democracy why is universal adult franchise important?

Democracy is a system of government in which the citizens exercises supreme power. Therefore, it is necessary to have a system which provides equality to the people in electing their representative. Thus, universal adult franchise plays an important role in a democracy because it states that every individual irrespective of their caste, color, religion, gender, or status has one vote.

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In a democracy why is universal adult franchise important?

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Re-read the box on Article 15 and state two ways in which this Article addresses inequality?

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In what ways was Omprakash Valmiki’s experience is similar to that of the Ansaris?

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What do you understand by the term “all persons are equal before the law”? Why do you think it is important in a democracy?

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The Government of India passed the Disabilities Act in 1995. This law states that persons with disabilities have equal rights, and that the government should make possible their full participation in society. The government has to provide free education and integrate children with disabilities into mainstream schools. This law also states that all public places including buildings, schools, etc., should be accessible and provided with ramps.
Look at the photograph and think about the boy who is being carried down the stairs. Do you think the above law is being implemented in his case? What needs to be done to make the building more accessible for him? How would his being carried down the stairs affect his dignity as well as his safety?