10th chapter Flashcards
How often does an election in Britain have to take place?
At least every five years by law, in reality a bit shorter
On which day does an election take place?
Thursday
What is the minimum voting age in Britain?
18
What is the electoral register
A list of people who are eligible to vote
What is a constituency
Area with roughly 90 000 people
What is a polling day and a polling station
The day of the election, place where the actual elections take place
What is a ballot paper
Piece of paper with names of the candidates
Who is the Returning Officer and what does s/he do after the ballot papers are counted
Person responsible for the conduct of the election in each constituency.
Announces who is the winner of elections at a stage, together with the candidates.
What is a by-election
A special election in case that the sitting MP can no longer fulfil his duties.
What are the three major political parties in Britain today
Labour party
Conservatives
The Liberal
What is meant by the first-past-the-post system and where is this term from
The one who is first wins (also an allusion to horse racing)
How can an MP resign
By applying for a post with the title “Steward of the Chiltern Hundreds”
What are the three major political parties in Britain today
Labour party
Conservatives
The Liberal Democratic party
