Under the UDHR, which article protects the right to vote?

Under the UDHR, which article protects the right to vote?

• A. Art 21(3)
• B. Art 26(1)
• C. Art 23(4)
• D. Art 2

Answer: (A)

Voting rights come from Article 21(3) of the UDHR. It states that the will of the people shall be the basis of government and that this will must be expressed in periodic and genuine elections conducted by universal and equal suffrage, with a secret ballot, ensuring the free expression of the electors’ will. This directly protects the right to participate in elections and vote. The other articles mentioned address different rights (education, work, non-discrimination) and do not establish the right to vote.

Voting rights come from Article 21(3) of the UDHR. It states that the will of the people shall be the basis of government and that this will must be expressed in periodic and genuine elections conducted by universal and equal suffrage, with a secret ballot, ensuring the free expression of the electors’ will. This directly protects the right to participate in elections and vote. The other articles mentioned address different rights (education, work, non-discrimination) and do not establish the right to vote.