UK A-Levels Politics Practice Exam

In which of the following scenarios would suffrage be relevant?

1. Establishing a new government

2. Conducting an electoral vote

3. Implementing a tax policy

4. Formulating international treaties

The correct answer is: Conducting an electoral vote

Suffrage is directly relevant to scenarios that involve the right to vote, which pertains to the democratic process and participation of citizens in elections. The scenario of conducting an electoral vote clearly aligns with this concept, as it involves individuals exercising their right to vote to select representatives or decide on issues. In contrast, establishing a new government, implementing a tax policy, and formulating international treaties can involve political decisions that may not directly engage the electorate or require public voting. While these processes can be influenced by the democratic principles that suffrage embodies, they do not inherently revolve around the act of voting itself, making them less relevant to the concept of suffrage.