Democratized Politics

Definition

Democratized politics refers to a cultural shift that aimed to make political participation more accessible and inclusive by reducing restrictions on voting rights. During Andrew Jackson's presidency, this meant expanding suffrage to include more white male citizens.

Related terms

Suffrage: Suffrage refers to the right to vote in political elections.

Universal White Male Suffrage: Universal white male suffrage is a term used during Jacksonian democracy era which means that all adult white men could vote regardless of their property ownership or social status.

Expansion of the Electorate: Expansion of the electorate refers to increasing the number of eligible voters by removing certain barriers such as property qualifications or religious requirements.