Question

What is the “elective franchise” Stanton is referring to in this excerpt from the Declaration of Sentiments?

Choices:
- the right to vote
- the right to own property
- the right to operate a business
- the right to file for divorce

Answer 1

the right to vote.

Step-by-step explanation:

• The Declaration of Sentiment is a monumental charter that demands for women's suffrage which was signed in 1848 at the the first women's rights convention.
• By "elective franchise" in the "Declaration of Sentiments", Stanton is referring to the right of a woman to vote in elections. Stanton says that women are deprived of the most essential right of a citizen which is the right to vote.

• She says that by depriving such a right, a woman is left without a representative to represent her in the legislative and decision making process.