Chapter 5: The opportunities and barriers - Voter turnout since 1945 in UK General Elections Flashcards
Voter turnout
Voter turnout is the number of voters who actually vote, against the total number who could vote
What is voter turnout normally expressed as?
Voter turnout is normally expressed as a percentage
National law makes voting compulsory, though not necessarily enforced, in which countries?
National law makes voting compulsory, though not necessarily enforced, in the countries of:
- Belgium
- Turkey
- Australia
- Greece
Which country has the highest voter turnout in national elections in 2014?
Belgium has the highest voter turnout in national elections in 2014
Belgium has the highest voter turnout in national elections in 2014, with what percentage?
Belgium has the highest voter turnout in national elections in 2014, with 87.2%
Which country has the 2nd highest voter turnout in national elections in 2011?
Turkey has the 2nd highest voter turnout in national elections in 2011
Turkey has the 2nd highest voter turnout in national elections in 2011, with what percentage?
Turkey has the 2nd highest voter turnout in national elections in 2011, with 86.4%
The UK’s voter turnout in national elections in 2015
The UK’s voter turnout in national elections in 2015 was 66.1%
One of the major concerns regarding voter turnout has been in regard to what?
One of the major concerns regarding voter turnout has been in regard to young people
Young people are the least likely to vote in a what?
Young people are the least likely to vote in a General Election
The elderly are the most likely to vote in a what?
The elderly are the most likely to vote in a General Election
What percentage of 18 - 24 year olds voted in the 2005 UK General Election?
52% of 18 - 24 year olds voted in the 2005 UK General Election
52% of 18 - 24 year olds voted in the 2005 UK General Election.
What percentage of 18 - 24 year olds voted in the 2010 General Election?
38% of 18 - 24 year olds voted in the 2010 UK General Election
What percentage of 65+ voted in the 2005 UK General Election?
52% of 18 - 24 year olds voted in the 2005 UK General Election.
75% of 65+ voted in the 2005 UK General Election
75% of 65+ voted in the 2005 UK General Election.
What percentage of 65+ voted in the 2010 General Election?
74% of 65+ voted in the 2010 General Election
