2 Political Parties : 2.2

Question 1

when were the conservatives formed

Answer 1

17th Century

Question 2

what do the conservatives defend

Answer 2

DEFENCE
-historic privileges of the crown
-church of England
-powerful landowning institutions

Question 3

what was the party dedicated to in peel’s rule

Answer 3

-GRADUAL reform
-ESTABLISHED institutions conserved
-TRADITIONAL authority
-AGAINST threat of revolutions

Question 4

What did the ‘New Right’ believe in

Answer 4

-PROTECT national sovereignty in European Union
-PRIVATIZATION of industries
-LEGAL LIMITS to trade unions power
-LAW and order
-ASSERTION of British interests abroad (Reagan)
-TAX CUTS to boost economy with business leaders (less state intervention)

Question 5

David Cameron was interested in

Answer 5

-Environment
-the NHS
-tolerated minorities and different lifestyles

Question 6

what is an example of David Cameron being progressive

Answer 6

-legalisation of gay marriage 2013

Question 7

David Cameron’s ECONOMIC POLICY

Answer 7

-BUDGET deficit reduced
-BLAMED BLAIR for 2007 economic crisis
- AUSTERITY
-reduced WHITEHALL departments budgets by 25% (except for education and NHS)

Question 8

David Cameron’s WELFARE POLICY

Answer 8

-‘strivers’ and ‘shirkers’ (deserving and undeserving poor
-‘universal credit’ merges a number of in-work benefits
= more people taking employment

Question 9

David Cameron’s LAW & ORDER

Answer 9

-‘hug a hoodie’ = empathy to young offenders
‘rehabilitation (payment by result) scheme
-“tough on crime and causes of crime”

Question 10

David Cameron’s FOREIGN POLICY

Answer 10

-Strong links with USA
-supported air strikes on terrorist groups
-pragmatic eurosceptism
-resigned in 2016 = Brexit

Question 11

when was the Labour party founded

Answer 11

1900

Question 12

what was the purpose of the ‘Labour Representation Committee’ 1906

Answer 12

-get more working MPs into parliament
-improve working and living conditions for working class

Question 13

What is Clause 4

Answer 13

‘common ownership of the means of production, distribution and exchange’

Question 14

What important changes did Clement Atlee do

Answer 14

NATIONALISE
-coal
-railways
-aviation
-power
-steel
-comprehensive schools

Question 15

what did the Labour Government of 1945-79 believe in

Answer 15

-not demolishing capitalism, but MANAGING it
-try not to EXPLOIT the workforce
-the WELFARE estate and creating equality
-creating OPPORTUNITIES (like making comprehensive schools)

Question 16

What were Blair’s Policies

Answer 16

-stop CLAUSE 4
-trade UNION downgraded
-links with BUSINESS community
-pro-EUROPEAN
-protected WORKER’S rights (SOCIAL CHAPTER)
-dropped UNPOPULAR policies

Question 17

why was ‘New Labour’ a ‘third way’

Answer 17

between old-style socialism and free-market capitalism

Question 18

NEW LABOUR : economics

Answer 18

-STANDARDS of life = hard work
-wealth CREATION than redistribution
-INEQUALITY was not a priority
-national MINIMUM wage (£3.60 per hour)

Question 19

NEW LABOUR : law and order

Answer 19

-legal measures for ASBOs
‘tough on CRIME, tough on causes ACTIVITIES at certain place/time’
-conditions for welfare BENEFITS
-BANNING individuals from certain areas

Question 20

NEW LABOUR: national interest

Answer 20

-conserving RESOURCES
-INVESTING in key services
-increase NATIONAL INSURANCE contributions

Question 21

NEW LABOUR: private sector

Answer 21

-PRIVATE FINANCE INTIATIVE contracts were awarded to private firms building schools and hospitals

Question 22

NEW LABOUR: 7/7 and 9/11 attacks

Answer 22

-HUMANS Rights Act 1998
-introduction of IDENTITY cards
-introduced longer time to detain someone in QUESTIONING
-opinions were closer to ACTIONS
-widening POLICE powers

Question 23

CORBYN: economic policy

Answer 23

-large-scale funding for BUSINESSES
-reduce REGIONAL inequalities
-AUDITS
-NATIONALISATION of railways
-did NOT favour 50%

Question 24

CORBYN: welfare policy

Answer 24

-wholly state run NHS
-opposed private sectors for public affairs
-opposed student tution fees

Question 25

CORBYN: law and order

Answer 25

-didn’t agree on combating terrorism
-didn’t agree on introducing identity cards

Question 26

CORBYN: foreign policy

Answer 26

-wanted to withdraw UK from NATO
-abolition of Trident nuclear weapons
-2015 DEC voted against military intervention in ‘Islamic states’
-with free vote telling him to stay a British membership of the EU

Question 27

characteristics of a classical liberal

Answer 27

-were committed above all to the freedom of the individual
-wanted the state to play a minimal role in society.

Question 28

what did the lib dems support in the 19th Century

Answer 28

-the extension of civil LIBERTIES to people who did not belong to the established Anglican Church
-the widening of EDUCATIONAL opportunity
-the widening of the FRANCHISE
-for free TRADE

Question 29

what Lib Dems like and dislike

Answer 29

DISLIKE
-the Iraq War, identity cards
-student tuition fees
LIKE
-in favour of a 50 per cent income tax rate on those earning more than £100,000.

Question 30

LIBERAL DEMOCRATS : Economic Policy

Answer 30

-eliminating BUDGET deficit
-raising basic INCOME-tax
-fortifying COALITION with conservatives (fairer to the poor though)
-use renewable ENERGY(like more offshore wind farms)

Question 31

LIBERAL DEMOCRATS : Welfare Policy

Answer 31

-control spending on BENEFITS
-UPRATING pensions
-extending free CHILDCARE
-INCREASE NHS funding

Question 32

LIBERAL DEMOCRATS : Law and Order

Answer 32

-opposed ‘snoopers’ charter’
-opposed Communications Data Bill (monitoring internet use)
-rehabilitation of prisoners
-community service

Question 33

LIBERAL DEMOCRATS : Foreign Policy

Answer 33

-British membership in EU