Chapter 1 - Suffrage (NOT FINAL) Flashcards

1
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What does suffrage mean?

A

The right to vote.

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2
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Who was the woman that lost her life in the struggle for women’s suffrage?

A

Emily Davison - she fell under the King’s horse trying to attached a suffragette banner.

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3
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When was the Great Reform Act?

A

1832

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4
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What did the Great Reform Act do?

A

Franchise is extended to property owners with a rent of at least £10 per annum - the enfranchised population goes from 4% to 6%.

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5
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When was the Second Reform Act?

A

1867

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What does the Second Reform Act do?

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Further extends the right to vote, doubling the electorate to 2 million people.

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7
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When was the Ballot Act?

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1872

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8
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What did the Ballot Act do?

A

Introduces a secret ballot.

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9
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When was the Third Reform Act?

A

1884

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10
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What did the Third Ballot Act do?

A

Extends the franchise to most working men.

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11
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When was the Representation of the People Act?

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1918

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What did the Representation of the People Act do?

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Adult men over the age of 21 are given the right to vote, as are women over the age of 30.

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13
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When was the Second Representation of the People Act passed?

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1928

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14
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What did the Second Representation of the People Act do?

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Gives the franchise to all adults over the age of 21.

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15
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When was the Fourth Representation of the People Act passed?

A

1969

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16
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What did the Fourth Representation of the People Act do?

A

Reduced the voting age to 18.

17
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What are the 3 arguments in favour of votes at 16?

A
  • Young people are better informed than ever.
  • Encourage voter turnout.
  • If you are old enough to marry, pay taxes, or go to war, then you should be able to vote.
18
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What are the 3 arguments against votes at 16?

A
  • Too young to make informed decisions on complex issues.
  • They have a lower state in society.
  • They tend to be excessively radical as they do not have enough life experience.
19
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What are the 3 arguments for compulsory voting?

A
  • Forces people to be more informed about politics.
  • Greater democratic legitimacy to election results.
  • Voting is a civic duty and people should be obliged to do it.
20
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What are the 4 arguments against compulsory voting?

A
  • It is a basic right not to take part.
  • Many people will not be politically informed.
  • It will favour large parties as uninformed people will just vote for them.
21
Q

What percentage of voters aged 18-24 typically vote?

A

35%

22
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What percentage of over 60s typically vote?

A

80%