what is universal adult franchise

Universal adult franchise refers to the right of every adult citizen of a country to cast one vote in the elections irrespective of their caste, class, creed, religion, color, race, and economic status. It is the basis for elections to all levels of the elected government. The term "universal suffrage" is also used to describe the same concept, which ensures the right to vote for as many people who are bound by a governments laws as possible, as supported by the "one person, one vote" principle. The idea behind universal adult franchise is to ensure that every citizen has an equal say in the governance of the country, regardless of their background or social status.