Reform Of Franchise 16-17 Flashcards
1
Q
What responsibilities do 16/17 year olds have?
A
Full time job, get married with permission, open a bank account without permission
2
Q
What does allowing 16/17 year olds the vote mean for political engagement ?
A
It becomes stronger
3
Q
What does 16/17 year olds not having the vote mean for their beliefs in parliament ?
A
Their beliefs are not represented in parliament unless others vote for them
4
Q
Due to the 16/17 year olds mainly being at school or college what does this mean for their right to vote ?
A
Too immature and haven’t formed political opinions in wider world
