The right of all eligible citizens to vote and be voted for is referred to as

A.

gender equality

B.

political mandate

C.

restricted franchise

D.

universal suffrage

Correct answer is D

The right of all eligible citizens to vote and be voted for is referred to as universal suffrage.

Universal suffrage gives voting right to all qualified citizens. But restricted suffrage or restricted franchise restricts voting rights to specified citizens based on age, sex, property, wealth, race or education.