Percentage was very small as only those male eligble voters were entitled to vote, and they had to be British Citizens. ---- The above answer is not strictly correct. Because women had already gained the right to vote in South Australia, they also voted to elect convention delegates in 1897 and they voted in the two rounds of referendums. In the 1900 Western Australian referendum, women also voted. However, women were not entitled to vote in NSW, Victoria, Queensland and Tasmania.
one-tenth
In ancient Athens, eligible voters were free male citizens who had completed their military training, typically at the age of 18. This group excluded women, slaves, and foreign residents (metics). Citizens participated directly in decision-making through assemblies and councils, reflecting the foundational principles of Athenian democracy. The right to vote was a significant aspect of civic identity, emphasizing active participation in governance.
Between 1750 and 1900, the percentage of men who could vote varied significantly by country and region. In the United States, for example, voting rights were primarily limited to white property-owning men, which meant only about 15-20% of the population could vote at the beginning of this period. In the United Kingdom, the Reform Acts gradually expanded voting rights, with the percentage of eligible male voters rising from around 3% in 1832 to approximately 60% by 1884. Overall, the percentage of men who could vote during this period was generally low and heavily influenced by property and class restrictions.
No. To be elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame, at least 75 percent of the voters must vote for the player. Maris' highest percentage came in 1987 when he got 43.1% of the vote.
This might help:in 2008 there were 12,752,417 registered voters in Texas.
turnout
The answer will depend on which country's electorate the question is about.
30 percent
Its called Voter turn out
One definition is in an election the number of eligible voters that actually vote.
One definition is in an election the number of eligible voters that actually vote.
The population of eligible voters is often refered to as the electorate.
In 2014, the percentage of people who were eligible to vote varied by country. It is calculated by taking the number of eligible voters divided by the total population of voting age, usually expressed as a percentage.
The term that applies is voter turnout. It measures the proportion of eligible voters who cast a ballot in an election.
How many of the registered voters "turn out" to actually vote ; the percentage of voters who voted .
in the year 2002 approximately what per cent of people voted in the race for governor
eligible voters can vote for all of the following EXEPT