WorksheetsPolitical Parties
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 8mins
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
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
Can Tony Blair be described as being New or Old Labour?
NEW
OLD
Can Jeremy Corbyn be described as being Old or New Labour?
NEW
OLD
How can you describe Nick Clegg's vision of the Liberal Democrats?
Modern Liberals
Orange Book (Neo Liberals)
What is the third biggest Political Party in the Westminster Party?
Liberal Democrats
Reform
Plain Cymru
SNP
Which of these Parties can be described as being Nationalist? (Two Answers)
Plaid Cymru
Liberal Democrats
SNP
Green
Which of these factors affect Party success (Two Answers)
The strength of a Party's leadership
The quality of the arguments they present
The image of the Party in the media
Foreign support
How do you describe a system when a number of parties can win elections?
One Party System
Multi Party System
Two and a Half Party System
Two Party System
First Past The Post, tends to produce, which kind of party system?
One Party System
Multi Party System
Two and Half Party System
Two Party System
