3.3 Prime Minister Case Studies

Question 1

When was Margaret Thatcher in power?

Answer 1

1979-1990

Question 2

What was Thatchers majority in 1979?

Answer 2

43

Question 3

What was Thatchers majority in 1983?

Answer 3

144

Question 4

What was Thatchers majority in 1987?

Answer 4

102

Question 5

What was the state of the party when Thatcher came into power?

Answer 5

Divided. Between EU and anti EU and one-nation and neo-liberal ideologies

Question 6

Name 3 Thatcher polices?

Answer 6

• privatisation
• curbing power of Trade Unions
• banning homosexual teaching in schools

Question 7

Prominent events that shaped Thatchers tenure?

Answer 7

• Falklands war

- defeating the USSR with America

Question 8

Why did Thatcher lose power?

Answer 8

Thatcher introduced the poll tax which was not progressive with income. Close allies triggered a leadership election which she lost

Question 9

When was Tony Blair in power?

Answer 9

1997 - 2007

Question 10

What was the size of Blair’s majority in 1997?

Answer 10

179

Question 11

What was the size of Blair’s majority in 2001?

Answer 11

167

Question 12

What was the size of Blair’s majority in 2005?

Answer 12

66

Question 13

What was the state of the Labour Party when Blair came into power?

Answer 13

Differences of opinion between New Labour and old labour

Question 14

Give 3 Blair policies?

Answer 14

• extensive programme of constitutional reform HRA and devolution
• increased spending on health and education
• introduction of national minimum wage

Question 15

Prominent events that shaped Blair’s tenure?

Answer 15

-Iraq War

Question 16

How did Tony Blair lose power?

Answer 16

Resigned before a leadership contest could happen

Question 17

When was David Cameron in power?

Answer 17

2010-2016

Question 18

What was the size of Cameron’s majority in 2010?

Answer 18

No majority

Question 19

What was the size of Cameron’s majority in 2015?

Answer 19

12

Question 20

What was the state of the Conservative party when Cameron came into power?

Answer 20

The party united around the needs for spending cuts but divided over EU membership.

Question 21

Give 3 Cameron policies?

Answer 21

• austerity
• progressive social policies
• introducing large increases in tuition fees

Question 22

Prominent events that shaped Cameron’s tenure?

Answer 22

The EU referendum and parliament stopping him interfering in the Syrian civil war

Question 23

Why did Cameron lose power?

Answer 23

He campaigned to stay in the EU and resigned after loosing such battle.