If a rich person's vote is valued more than a poor person's vote which principle is violated?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: One person, one vote, one value
In a democracy, every adult citizen’s vote must carry equal value, whether the voter is rich or poor. Giving greater value to a rich person’s vote violates the principle of ‘one person, one vote, one value’. ‘Equality of citizens’ is a broader idea, but this question specifically concerns equal value of votes. Exam tip: For questions about equal voting power, choose ‘one person, one vote, one value’.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
One person, one vote, one value
Why is this the correct answer?
In a democracy, every adult citizen’s vote must carry equal value, whether the voter is rich or poor. Giving greater value to a rich person’s vote violates the principle of ‘one person, one vote, one value’. ‘Equality of citizens’ is a broader idea, but this question specifically concerns equal value of votes. Exam tip: For questions about equal voting power, choose ‘one person, one vote, one value’.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 9 Civics question. Chapter: What is Democracy? Why Democracy?. Topic: One person, one vote, one value.
