2. Political Parties

Question 1

What was the main ideology of traditional conservatism?

Answer 1

Protect crown and church from Revolution

Question 2

Who were 2 key figures in traditional conservatism?

Answer 2

Robert Peel
Benjamin Disraeli

Question 3

What is the main ideology of one nation conservatism?

Answer 3

Noblesse oblige/paternalism- obligation of ruling elite to look after less fortunate in society

Question 4

Who is a key figure in one nation conservatism?

Answer 4

Benjamin Disraeli

Question 5

What is a modern example of one nation conservatism?

Answer 5

David Cameron promised to scrap taxes for minimum wage workers in 2014

Question 6

What 2 ideologies does the New Right combine?

Answer 6

Neo liberalism
Neo conservatism

Question 7

What are 2 key figures in the New Right?

Answer 7

Ronald Reagan
Margaret Thatchers

Question 8

What are 4 examples of Margaret Thatchers policies that reflected the New Right?

Answer 8

Sale of council houses
Deregulation of stock market
Privatisation of industries (steel and coal)
Clause 28- prevented promoting homosexuality in schools

Question 9

Describe neo liberalism

Answer 9

Free market economy, less gov intervention in economy, individuals are rational and self interested

Question 10

Describe neo conservatism

Answer 10

Tough on crime, changes in society lead to break down of law and order and hierarchy