Comparative Democracy

Question 1

Is the UK Multi party?

Answer 1

• FPTP causes the same issues of two party
• Although there is representation of 3rd parties, they stand no chance of forming government
• UKIP Had a large impact on the conservative manifesto 2015
• Opposition days and urgent questions give third parties a say

Question 2

Parties compared - Labour and Democrats

Answer 2

• Similarities - Both pro workers rights and minimum wage, both pro gov intervention and welfare
• Differences - Labour under corbyn is far left socialist, Labour willing to up taxes, not DEM

Question 3

Parties compared - Conservatives and Republicans

Answer 3

• Similarities - Both dislike gov intervention, especially in economy and welfare, both pro defence
• Differences - Conservatives more liberal on socail issues SSM, abortion, GOP strong religion