Political Parties

Why are Political Parties different from Pressure Groups? (Two Answers)

• They are made up of a group of like minded people

• They share a common set of ideas and values

• Political Parties seek to achieve political office

• Pressure groups are often defined by a single issue or cause

Answer explanation

Both Pressure Groups and Political Parties can be described as being a group of like minded people with a common ideology.

How would you describe someone right-wing? (Two Answers)

• They are critical of the way capitalism and the free market operates.

• Tend to support the status quo, limiting change

• They stress the importance of order, stability and hierarchy

• They desire change and reform. Transforming the way society works

How would you describe someone left-wing? (Two Answers)

• They are critical of the way capitalism and the free market operates.

• Tend to support the status quo, limiting change

• They stress the importance of order, stability and hierarchy

• They desire change and reform. Transforming the way society works

Which of these are functions of Political Parties? (Two Answers)

• Representation

• Ensuring due judicial process is followed

• Recruiting office holders

• Operating internationally to build up relationships with over States

Which of these were introduced by the "Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act, 2000"? (Two Answers)

• An independent electoral commission was set up to supervise funding

• Donations from individuals not on the UK electoral roll were banned

• Party spending was capped at £50 000 per constituency

• Donations no longer have to be declared

Which of these are arguments in favour of state funding of parties? (Two Answers)

• It would isolate parties from the wishes of the voters

• Parties play an important role in representative democracy

• Taxpayers would resent compulsory contributions

• It would reduce the possibly corrupt influence of private-backers

Which of these are arguments against state funding? (Two Answers)

• Increased funding could lead to greater state regulation

• Public funding could isolate parties from the wishes of voters

• Public funding would create a more even playing field in elections

• It could possibly curb the corrupt influence of private backers

Which of these are factions within the modern Conservative Party? (Two Answers)

• New Right

• Orange Book

• One-Nation

• Revolutionary Socialists

Who was the Conservative Prime Minister between 2010 and 2017?

• John Major

• David Cameron

• Boris Johnson

• Theresa May

Can Sir Keir Starmer be described as being Old or New Labour?

• OLD

• NEW

Answer explanation

This is still debatable. He certainly took on a New Labour position during the election. However, some feel he has become more left-wing since he became Prime Minister.