Universal suffrage

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What legislation established the right to vote in Aus?

- Federal Electoral and Referendum Act - NSW Elections and Electorates Amendment Act 2006

Define republic

king/queen replaced by an elected president.

What is one authoritarian regime?

Sudan

What are some critical dates?

→ 1870 → Right to vote extended to all men in the US → 1920 → Women receive right to vote in the US → 1928 → Suffragettes granted equal voting rights

Define flawed democracy and provide an example.

(U.S) → Residents unable to speak out about everything, but are given civil liberties.

When did women first receive voting rights?

1893 New Zealand

When did women get the right to vote in Australia?

1902 NSW

When did indigenous people get the right to vote in Aus?

1962

How are the countries classified?

A series of questions e.g. is there security for voters?

What is one full demo?

Aus

Define hybrid regime and provide an example.

Bangladesh → elections are not free/ fair, denial of civil liberties.

What are the types of democracies?

Full democracy, Flawed Democracy, Hybrid Regime, Authoritarian Regime

Where is the right to vote recognised in the UDHR and ICCPR?

UDHR A21 + ICCPR 1976 A25.

Define universal suffrage

Universal suffrage → The right of everyone to vote for the government of their choice.

What is a relevant case?

Vernon → voted in as alderman, achieved by votes of two married women. Ogden petitioned the Supreme Court that Vernon's victory was invalid due to two illegal votes. Vernon's barrister argued since the women were on the electoral role they were entitled to vote. Decision: A woman was not a person at law → not entitled to vote. If she is married before the election she is subject to the disabilities attached to married women → not entitled to vote.

Define democratic monarchies

parliaments making laws signed by king/queen.


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