普通選挙
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Meanings
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universal suffrage
Political term for a system in which all adult citizens have the right to vote, without restrictions based on property, tax payment, or social status.
In Japan, universal male suffrage was realized in 1925.
Universal suffrage is one of the fundamental principles of democracy.
Usage patterns
- 普通選挙が実施されるuniversal suffrage is implemented
Universal male suffrage was implemented in Japan in 1925.
- 普通選挙を導入するto introduce universal suffrage
Many countries introduced universal suffrage in the early 20th century.