What is meant when a certain group of citizens is “given the franchise”?
a. The citizens are granted suffrage, or the right to vote.
b. The citizens are granted legal alien status with all the rights attached.
c. Certain low-income citizens are assisted by the federal government in establishing small businesses.
d. The citizens are granted more rights than other groups.
e. Certain groups of citizens are targeted for criminal prosecution.
ANS: A
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What will be an ideal response?
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What will be an ideal response?
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