How does nineteenth-century voting practice indicate a difference between liberalism and democracy?
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Correct answer: Liberalism spoke of equality, but suffrage was limited
Liberalism promoted freedom, equality before law and representative institutions, but nineteenth-century liberal systems often restricted voting to men who met property or wealth qualifications. Women, poorer men and other groups were frequently excluded. This gap shows that liberal rights did not automatically mean universal democracy. Option A is correct; B falsely claims immediate universal suffrage, while C and D contradict the meaning and political role of voting.
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Liberalism spoke of equality, but suffrage was limited
Why is this the correct answer?
Liberalism promoted freedom, equality before law and representative institutions, but nineteenth-century liberal systems often restricted voting to men who met property or wealth qualifications. Women, poorer men and other groups were frequently excluded. This gap shows that liberal rights did not automatically mean universal democracy. Option A is correct; B falsely claims immediate universal suffrage, while C and D contradict the meaning and political role of voting.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 Social Science question. Chapter: The Age of Industrialisation. Topic: The Making of Nationalism in Europe (Aristocracy, New Middle Class, Liberal Nationalism).
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