Interrelation Between the Universal Suffrage and its Restrictions

Authors : Mariam JIKIA

Pages : 220-235

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Publication Date : 2020-10-23

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :The article presents a discussion on the notion of universal suffrage, restrictions settled by states, the different approaches to limitations, and the importance of universal suffrage as one of the main measurements of democratic elections. Presented study focuses on the analyses of the theory, regulations, and judicial practice regarding main restrictions such as citizenship, residency, and age. This article reviews in detail existing regulations worldwide study the approach of different states concerning limitations of universal suffrage, discusses judicial practice both of states and international organizations, on the bases of comparative analysis identifies main problems and challenges, shows the interrelation of universal suffrage with the principles of inclusiveness, draws own conclusions and makes recommendations for rising the effectiveness of the principle of universal suffrage.
Keywords : Universal Suffrage, Age Restrictions, Citizenship and Residency