THE RIGHT TO VOTE 2.3

Question 1

On the 20th of December 1937 they introduced a right to vote in which:

Answer 1

Only males could vote

Question 2

Is it true that there was a time when only males of 23 or older, and with certain degrees and amount of money had the right to vote?

Answer 2

yes

Question 3

A political party that was instrumental in the fight for general vote was:

Answer 3

Partido Nashonal di Pueblo – PNP

Question 4

Here is a picture of the founder of the political party called Nationale Volkspartij (NVP). What is the name of this man and what is the current name of the party he founded?

Answer 4

Dr. Moisés Frumencio da Costa Gomez, Partido Nashonal di Pueblo.

Question 5

Look at the picture. These ladies were known as “Damanan di Djarason.” What were they fighting for?

Answer 5

the right for women to vote

Question 6

In what year were the general vote introduced in Curacao?

Answer 6

1948

Question 7

What is active right of vote?

Answer 7

you can vote for someone on the list of a political party

Question 8

What is passive right of vote?

Answer 8

when someone can vote for you

Question 9

What are the requirements for having the right to vote here in Curacao?

Answer 9

You have to be at least 18 years old, You must be registered in the kranshi, You must have Dutch nationality, you must not have any mental disabilities.