Chapter 1 - Political participation (NOT FINAL)

Question 1

When did Ed Miliband lower the Labour Party subscription fee to £3?

Answer 1

2015

Question 2

When did UKIP membership rise?

Answer 2

In the run-up to the 2015 general election - they had 50,000 members.

Question 3

What was the turnout at the 1979 general election?

Answer 3

76%

Question 4

What was the turnout at the 2001 general election?

Answer 4

59%

Question 5

What was the turnout at the 2017 general election?

Answer 5

69%

Question 6

What was the turnout at the 2016 presidential election in the US?

Answer 6

55%

Question 7

What was the turnout at the 2014 Scottish independence referendum?

Answer 7

85%

Question 8

What is e-democracy?

Answer 8

Democracy carried out online in the form of online petitions and campaigns.

Question 9

How many signatures did the petition for a second referendum receive in 2016?

Answer 9

3.8 million

Question 10

What is the criticism of e-democracy?

Answer 10

It requires such little effort to take part and there is no guarantee that people know about the issue.

Question 11

What do sectional groups do?

Answer 11

Represent a specific section of the community.

Question 12

What do promotional groups do?

Answer 12

Pursue a particular issue or cause or idea that they believe benefits all.