WorksheetsIdeologies and voting systems
Total questions: 73
Worksheet time: 39mins
What is the term for when people vote for their leader? Britain is a ______ country.
democratic
monarchic
autocratic
dictatorial
What is the term for when people vote for which political party should govern the country?
General election
Referendum
By-election
Primary election
What do you call a group which has a certain set of ideas about how the country should be run?
Political party
Sports team
Music band
Charity organization
Book club
The image with the words 'COUNT ME IN BALLOTS' represents:
A campaign promoting voting rights and ballot counting.
A brand of office supplies.
A slogan for a sports event.
A type of ballot used in schools.
What is the minimum age required for voters in the UK?
18
16
21
25
What is the legislative body of the UK called?
Parliament
Congress
Senate
National Assembly
The UK parliament is made up of the House of Commons and the House of Lords.
True
False
How many Members of Parliament (MPs) are there in the UK House of Commons?
650
500
700
600
Who are the elected representatives of political parties in the UK?
MPs
Lords
Councillors
Mayors
Before an election, each party puts their ideas together in what is called a ________.
manifesto
agenda
ballot
campaign
The party which wins the majority of seats usually forms the government.
True
False
What is the term for the authority to implement policies set out in a party's manifesto?
mandate
coalition
referendum
lobbying
According to the UK government's announcement, what will the new voting age be for the next general election?
A) 18
B) 21
C) 16
D) 17
Labour's election manifesto last year pledged to lower the voting age to ____ - in line with Scottish and Welsh elections.
16
18
21
15
Who argued that young people who 'pay in' to the system should have the opportunity to say what they want their money spent on?
Conservative MP Paul Holmes
Prime Minister Keir Starmer
Leader of Reform UK, Nigel Farage
Lib Dem MP Sarah Olney
Why do the Conservatives question lowering the voting age to 16?
Because 16-year-olds will be able to vote but not marry, go to war, or even stand in elections.
Because 16-year-olds are not interested in politics.
Because 16-year-olds do not pay taxes.
Because 16-year-olds are not allowed to drive.
Lowering the voting age to 16 is considered a good idea because:
It allows young people to have a say in decisions that affect their future.
It reduces the number of eligible voters.
It makes elections less secure.
It increases the legal age for voting.
Lowering the voting age will:
Give young people a say in their future
Backfire and reduce youth engagement
Have no impact on young people's future
Make voting more difficult for young people
Which of the following diagrams can be used to show the advantages and disadvantages of lowering the voting age to 16?
Spider diagram, notes, or venn diagram
Bar chart
Pie chart
Timeline
Task 2: Watch the second clip (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DfSWXVOd9lo&t=103s) and then add in green pen improvements and new suggestions to your work. What should you do after watching the second clip?
Add green pen improvements and new suggestions to your work.
Rewrite your entire work from scratch.
Ignore the clip and continue as before.
Submit your work without any changes.
During a General Election, how many constituencies across the country hold separate contests?
500
650
700
1000
To become an MP, a candidate needs the ________ number of votes in their constituency.
largest
smallest
average
equal
In many areas, the majority of people will not have voted for their MP.
True
False
What does it mean when every MP has a different level of local support?
It means that each MP is supported by varying numbers of people in their own area.
It means all MPs have the same amount of support everywhere.
It means MPs are only supported by people outside their area.
It means MPs do not receive any local support at all.
Which table correctly lists the advantages and disadvantages of 'First past the post' and 'Alternative voting' systems?
| System | Advantages | Disadvantages |
|---|---|---|
| First past the post | Simple, quick results | Can be unfair, wasted votes |
| Alternative voting | More representative, fewer wasted votes | More complex, slower results |
| System | Advantages | Disadvantages |
|---|---|---|
| First past the post | More representative, fewer wasted votes | More complex, slower results |
| Alternative voting | Simple, quick results | Can be unfair, wasted votes |
| System | Advantages | Disadvantages |
|---|---|---|
| First past the post | Simple, quick results | More complex, slower results |
| Alternative voting | Can be unfair, wasted votes | More representative, fewer wasted votes |
| System | Advantages | Disadvantages |
|---|---|---|
| First past the post | More representative, fewer wasted votes | Can be unfair, wasted votes |
| Alternative voting | Simple, quick results | More complex, slower results |
What is the 'First past the post system'?
The party with the least votes wins
The party with the most votes wins, but you do not need to have the majority of votes, just more than any other party
The party with exactly half the votes wins
The party with the most seats loses
Which of the following is an advantage of the 'First past the post system'?
Tends to produce a majority for the party that gains most seats
Proportion of candidates for a party elected is not in proportion to votes cast
A government can gain a large majority of seats even though it only gained a minority of votes nationally
None of the above
Fill in the blank: One advantage of the 'First past the post system' is that it produces more stable governments with little need for _________
coalitions
elections
campaigns
debates
Fill in the blank: One disadvantage of the 'First past the post system' is that the proportion of candidates for a party elected is not in proportion to ________ cast.
votes
seats
money
campaigns
Which of the following is an advantage or disadvantage of the 'First past the post system'?
It can lead to disproportionate representation in parliament.
It ensures proportional representation for all parties.
It always results in coalition governments.
It eliminates the possibility of tactical voting.
According to the Alternative Vote system, what happens if no party gets 50% of the votes in the first round?
The party with the most votes wins
The party with the least votes is eliminated and their second choice is counted
The election is canceled
All parties are given another chance
Which of the following is an advantage of the Alternative Vote system?
It always produces a single-party government
Seats held by parties are in proportion to votes cast
Only large parties can win seats
Candidates are always linked to a constituency
Fill in the blank: In the Alternative Vote system, smaller parties which fail to get elected in a constituency can still achieve ________ via top up seats.
representation
majority
leadership
funding
Which of the following is a disadvantage of the Alternative Vote system?
All candidates are linked to a particular constituency
There is more likelihood of coalition governments
Only one party can ever be in power
It is impossible for smaller parties to win seats
In the Alternative Vote system, candidates elected in top up seats are not linked to a particular constituency.
True
False
According to the instructions, what are you supposed to do during the mock election activity?
Take information from each party, discuss with a partner, and vote for the party, leader, and policies you would like to see implemented through government.
Ignore the party information and vote randomly for any candidate.
Only discuss with a partner and do not vote.
Choose a party based solely on its name without considering policies.
Who is the leader of Reform UK for the 2024 General Election?
Nigel Farage
Boris Johnson
Keir Starmer
Rishi Sunak
Who is the leader of the Green Party for the 2024 General Election?
Who is the leader of the Labour Party for the 2024 General Election?
Keir Starmer
Rishi Sunak
Liz Truss
Boris Johnson
Who is the leader of the Conservative Party for the 2024 General Election?
Rishi Sunak
Keir Starmer
Boris Johnson
Liz Truss
Who is the leader of the Liberal Democrat Party for the 2024 General Election?
Ed Davey
Jo Swinson
Vince Cable
Nick Clegg
Name one key policy from the Reform UK manifesto for the 2024 General Election.
Tougher immigration controls.
Increase in foreign aid.
Privatization of the NHS.
Lowering the voting age to 16.
Name one key policy from the Green Party manifesto for the 2024 General Election.
Invest in renewable energy.
Increase subsidies for fossil fuels.
Reduce funding for public transport.
Promote single-use plastics.
Name one key policy from the Labour Party manifesto for the 2024 General Election.
Increase funding for the NHS.
Reduce funding for education.
Privatise the police force.
Abolish the minimum wage.
Name one key policy from the Conservative Party manifesto for the 2024 General Election.
Reduce taxes for working families.
Increase VAT to 25%.
Abolish the NHS.
Ban all private businesses.
Name one key policy from the Liberal Democrat Party manifesto for the 2024 General Election.
Improve mental health services for all.
Increase military spending significantly.
Privatize all public transport.
Ban renewable energy projects.
After discussing with your partner, which party, leader, and policy would you vote for and why?
I would vote for the party, leader, and policy that align with my values and beliefs.
I would vote for the party with the most members, regardless of their policies.
I would vote for the leader who is most popular on social media.
I would vote for the policy that is the most expensive to implement.
What is the 'First Past the Post' voting system?
The winner is the one with the most votes.
The winner is the one with the least votes.
The winner is chosen randomly.
The winner is the one with exactly 50% of the votes.
What is the main rule of the 'Alternative Vote' system?
The winner is the one with the most votes.
The winner must break the 50% mark, with lowest candidates eliminated and votes redistributed.
The winner is chosen randomly.
The winner is the one with the least votes.
Have your views changed at all as to which system you prefer?
Yes, my views have changed.
No, my views have not changed.
I am unsure about my preference.
I do not have a preference.
What is voting? Fill in the blank: Voting means _________.
having your say in elections
playing games in school
drawing pictures in class
buying things at the store
singing songs in assembly
What is petitioning? Fill in the blank: Petitioning means _________.
signing to give your view
voting for a candidate
writing a speech
donating money
How can citizens make change in a democracy? Fill in the blank: ________ is getting wide audience and reach online.
social media posting
voting in elections
attending town hall meetings
writing letters to officials
How can citizens make change in a democracy? Fill in the blank: ________ is campaigning on the streets.
demonstrating
voting
taxing
legislating
How can citizens make change in a democracy? Fill in the blank: ________ is refusing to buy or do something.
boycotting
petitioning
voting
campaigning
How can citizens make change in a democracy? Fill in the blank: ________ is influencing those in power.
lobbying
voting
protesting
petitioning
Fill in the blank: The party name is ________.
Conservatives
Labour
Liberal Democrats
Green Party
Fill in the blank: The party name is ________.
Labour
Conservative
Liberal
Green
Fill in the blank: The party name is ________.
Liberal Democrats
Conservative Party
Labour Party
Green Party
Fill in the blank: The party name is ________.
Reform
Liberty
Progress
Unity
Fill in the blank: The party name is ________.
The Green Party
The Blue Party
The Red Party
The Yellow Party
One of the major UK political parties is _________
Conservatives
Green Party
Monster Raving Loony Party
Pirate Party
Fill in the blank: One of the major UK political parties is _________
Labour
Green
UKIP
Plaid Cymru
One of the major UK political parties is _________.
Liberal Democrats
Green Party
Monster Raving Loony Party
Respect Party
Fill in the blank: One of the major UK political parties is _________
Reform
Green
Monster Raving Loony
Pirate
One of the major UK political parties is _________
The Green Party
The Pirate Party
The Monster Raving Loony Party
The Official Monster Raving Loony Party
Name one UK political party from the list: Conservatives, Labour, Liberal Democrats, Reform, The Green Party.
Conservatives
Labour
Liberal Democrats
Reform
Name one UK political party from the list: Conservatives, Labour, Liberal Democrats, Reform, The Green Party.
Labour
Conservatives
Liberal Democrats
Reform
Name one UK political party from the list: Conservatives, Labour, Liberal Democrats, Reform, The Green Party.
Liberal Democrats
Sun Party
Freedom Alliance
Unity Party
Progressive Front
Name one UK political party from the list: Conservatives, Labour, Liberal Democrats, Reform, The Green Party.
Reform
Pirate Party
Monster Raving Loony Party
Socialist Workers Party
UK Independence Party
Name one UK political party from the list: Conservatives, Labour, Liberal Democrats, Reform, The Green Party.
The Green Party
Apple Party
Sunshine Party
River Party
Mountain Party
Who participates most? Can you suggest reasons for these patterns?
Students who are more confident participate most because they feel comfortable sharing their ideas.
Students who are shy participate most because they want to overcome their fear.
Students who are new to the class participate most because they want to make friends.
Students who are uninterested participate most because they want to disrupt the class.
There are currently ___ female MPs out of a total ___ members of parliament.
191 female MPs, 650 total members of parliament.
150 female MPs, 600 total members of parliament.
210 female MPs, 700 total members of parliament.
175 female MPs, 650 total members of parliament.
