How does universal adult franchise make elections more democratic?

Correct answer: It gives all adult citizens the right to vote

Correct answer: B, it gives all adult citizens the right to vote. Universal adult franchise is based on political equality: adult citizens are entitled to participate in choosing representatives, without excluding people because of wealth, gender, caste, religion or social status, subject to the law’s eligibility rules. This makes the government’s mandate broader and allows different sections of society to have a political voice. Option B is correct because it states the central meaning of universal adult franchise. Option A is wrong because restricting voting to the rich would create unequal political power. Option C is wrong because excluding women violates the inclusive principle of adult franchise. Option D is wrong because adult franchise concerns who may vote, not whether votes are counted. Do not confuse universal adult franchise with everyone voting for the same candidate: it gives equal opportunity to vote, while each citizen still makes an independent choice.