2.3 - Emerging and Minor Parties Flashcards
1
Q
What is a nationalistic party?
A
A party that appeals to a shared national or regional identity
2
Q
Name two nationalist parties
A
- British National Party (BNP)
- Scottish National Party (SNP)
3
Q
What kind of policies will nationalistic parties have?
A
- Regional independence
- Promote views held by people local to that area
- Promote a region
4
Q
What is a single issue party?
A
A party that focuses on a single goal or issue
5
Q
Name two single issue parties
A
- UKIP
- Green Party
6
Q
What is UKIPs single issue?
A
Brexit
7
Q
What is the green parties single issue?
A
Social justice + the enviroment
thats two issues
8
Q
How are minor parties important?
A
- Major parties can lose votes to them
- People may vote for minority parties to show dissatisfaction
- They can put issues on the agenda
- They can win local elections
9
Q
What party did the conservatives form a confidence and supply deal with?
A
DUP in 2017
