In which year did Mexican women first win the right to vote in federal elections by constitutional reform?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. 1953, under President Adolfo Ruiz Cortines
- Step 1: Women could vote in some local elections earlier. Step 2. The federal right was granted in 1953 and used first in 1955. Answer: 1953, under President Adolfo Ruiz Cortines. Why not the others: The other years are real but unrelated to the federal vote.
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