Political Party Internal Democracy

What has happened to political party membership since the 1950s?

• It has increased significantly.

• It has remained stable.

• It has fallen off a cliff.

• It has doubled.

What is one strategy the Conservative and Labour parties are using to attract more members?

• Increasing membership fees.

• Becoming more inclusive of minorities.

• Reducing the number of candidates.

• Limiting public access to meetings.

What does the idea of pluralism suggest about power?

• Power should be concentrated in a few hands.

• Power should be dispersed among many voices.

• Power should be eliminated entirely.

• Power should be centralized in government.

In 2016, who were the two candidates that made it onto the Conservative leadership ballot?

• Theresa May and Andrea Leadsom

• Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak

• Gordon Brown and Vince Cable

• David Cameron and Boris Johnson

How many nominations did Rishi Sunak reach to become the leader in 2022?

• 100

• 150

• 200

• 250

Who was the unopposed leader of the Liberal Democrats in 2017?

• Vince Cable

• Nick Clegg

• Tim Farron

• Jo Swinson

What percentage of the Labour electoral college system result was represented by MPs the 1980s and 1990s?

• 30%

• 40%

• 50%

• 60%

What was the result of Jeremy Corbyn's leadership campaign in 2015?

• He lost narrowly

• He won overwhelmingly with the members

• He withdrew from the race

• He tied with another candidate

What is the Conservative Parliamentary Assessment Board responsible for?

• Overseeing interviews and exercises for prospective MPs

• Setting party policies

• Organizing party conferences

• Managing election campaigns

What does NEC stand for in the context of Labour's candidate selection?

• National Executive Committee

• National Election Council

• New Electoral Commission

• National Evaluation Committee