SS 2 GOVERNMENT : LESSON 1 WEEK 1 FRANCHISE Franchise is the political right granted every qualified citizen of a state to vote or be voted for in any political election. Types of Franchise 1. Limited Franchise 2. Unlimited Franchise 1. LIMITED FRANCHISE This is also called restricted franchise. Rights of voting or be voted for is granted to only those who are qualified. Qualifications can be minimum age, belonging to certain race, educational qualification, religion or economic status. Demerits: 1. Political education is limited to few people. 2. Opportunity of voting is limited to few people. 3. The system is undemocratic. 4. There is disenfranchisement, majority of people are restricted from voting. 5. Merits: 1. Matured and qualified candidates are elected 2. Resource availability to those with high economic statu...