Political equality, as described in the chapter, primarily refers to which of the following?
AEqual household ownership of consumer goods across all states
BAn equal economic floor maintained by minimum-wage legislation
CEqual social opportunity for women, dalits and other groups
DEqual citizenship and basic legal rights, including the right to vote
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Equal citizenship and basic legal rights, including the right to vote
§3.3 defines political equality as equal citizenship: voting rights, freedom of expression, movement, association and belief, guaranteed by the Constitution.
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