UK Politics Edexcel Paper 1

1. Which of the following is an example of representative democracy?

• • A) Citizens vote directly on policy issues.

• • B) Elected officials make decisions on behalf of the people.

• • C) Decisions are made by a referendum.

• • D) Political power is held by a monarch.

1. What is the main role of a lobbyist?

• • A) To run for political office.

• • B) To influence legislation and policy decisions.

• • C) To organize public protests.

• • D) To manage election campaigns.

1. Which of the following is a feature of direct democracy?

• • A) Elected representatives make decisions on behalf of the people.

• • B) Citizens vote on laws and policies directly.

• 1. C) Decisions are made by a small group of elites.

• • D) Political power is concentrated in the hands of a single leader.

1. What is the main purpose of pressure groups?

• • A) To win elections and form a government.

• • B) To influence public policy and decision-making.

• • C) To provide social services to the community.

• • D) To manage the economy.

3. Which electoral system is known for producing coalition governments?

• • A) First Past the Post

• • B) Single Transferable Vote

• • C) Proportional Representation

• • D) Supplementary Vote

3. What is a disadvantage of the First Past the Post system?

• • A) It often leads to coalition governments.

• • B) It can result in a disproportionate number of seats compared to votes received.

• • C) It is complex and difficult to understand.

• • D) It requires multiple rounds of voting.

3. Which electoral system is used for UK general elections?

• • A) Proportional Representation

• • B) Single Transferable Vote

• • C) First Past the Post

• • D) Additional Member System

3. What is a key advantage of the Additional Member System (AMS)?

• • A) It ensures a majority government.

• • B) It combines the benefits of proportional representation and first past the post.

• • C) It is simple and easy to understand.

• • D) It eliminates the need for by-elections.

5. Which of the following is a characteristic of a two-party system?

• • A) Multiple parties compete equally for power.

• • B) Two major parties dominate the political landscape.

• • C) Only one party is allowed to exist.

• • D) Political power is shared among several small parties.

5. Which UK political party is known for its environmental policies?

• • A) Conservative Party

• • B) Labour Party

• • C) Liberal Democrats

• • D) Green Party