Democratic Reforms in Britain

What was the main goal of the Reform Act of 1832 in Britain?

• To abolish the monarchy

• To extend voting rights to more men

• To establish a republic

• To grant women the right to vote

Which British Prime Minister is associated with the Second Reform Act of 1867?

• Benjamin Disraeli

• William Gladstone

• Robert Peel

• Winston Churchill

What significant change did the Representation of the People Act 1918 bring about in Britain?

• Universal suffrage for all adults

• Voting rights for women over 30

• Abolition of the House of Lords

• Introduction of proportional representation

Which group was primarily affected by the Reform Act of 1884?

• Urban workers

• Rural workers

• Women

• Aristocrats

What was the Chartist movement in Britain primarily concerned with?

• Abolishing the monarchy

• Achieving universal male suffrage

• Promoting free trade

• Ending colonialism

Who was the monarch during the passage of the Reform Act of 1832?

• Queen Victoria

• King George IV

• King William IV

• Queen Elizabeth I

Which act is often referred to as the 'Great Reform Act'?

• Reform Act of 1867

• Reform Act of 1832

• Reform Act of 1884

• Representation of the People Act 1918

What was a key feature of the People's Charter of 1838?

• Annual Parliaments

• Votes for women

• Abolition of the monarchy

• Proportional representation

Which political party was most supportive of the Reform Act of 1867?

• The Conservative Party

• The Labour Party

• The Liberal Party

• The Green Party

What was the primary aim of the Ballot Act of 1872?

• To introduce secret voting

• To extend voting rights to women

• To reduce the power of the monarchy

• To establish proportional representation