1.2 - Franchise + Suffrage Flashcards
1
Q
Define:
Suffrage
A
The right to vote
2
Q
What triggered “Constituency reform?”
A
- Rotten boroughs
- Different boroughs had different voting rules
- Franchise of ~400,000
3
Q
What year was the Great Reform Act?
A
1832
4
Q
To whom did the GRA give franchise?
A
- Tenant farmers
- Middle class people
- People with property
5
Q
what year was the 1st Rep. of the People Act?
A
1918
6
Q
To whom did the 1918 ROTPA give franchise?
A
- all men over 21
- Women over 30 who were:
1. Married, OR
2. Property owners, OR
3. Graduates
7
Q
what year was the 2nd Rep. of the People Act?
A
1928
8
Q
To whom did the 1928 ROTPA give franchise?
A
All Women
9
Q
what year was the 3rd Rep. of the People Act?
A
1969
10
Q
To whom did the 1969 ROTPA give franchise?
A
People under 21
11
Q
What were suffragists?
A
Protesters for womens right to vote - Peaceful protest
12
Q
What were suffragettes?
A
Protesters for womens right to vote - Militant + violent protest
13
Q
Name:
One Suffragette group?
A
WSPU
14
Q
3 Arguments for votes at 16
A
- 16 year olds can join the army
- Can pay income tax
- Educated on politics in school
15
Q
3 arguments against votes at 16
A
- Under 18s are not mature enough to vote
- Votes at 16 is uncommon
- Youth turnout is usually very low
