Conservatives

Question 1

How are leaders elected in the Conservative party?

Answer 1

. Leaders can only be elected by those that have taken part in the party whip
. They will then be able to participate in a number of secret ballots held among Conservative MPs

Question 2

How is the party funded?

Answer 2

. They receive a large part of their income from public donations
. The Conservatives are said to be financed by many wealthy businessmen

Question 3

What is the Conservative party’s ideology?

Answer 3

. The Conservatives have held 2 extended periods of government
. To produce a dynamic economy which creates wealth and opportunity
. To improve the quality of life for everyone in the U.K.

Question 4

How do the Conservatives select candidates?

Answer 4

. In 2001 the Conservatives replaced their approved list with a parliamentary assessment board.
. Through this potential candidates have an informal meeting and an assessment with a party representative.

Question 5

How does the Conservative party make policy’s?

Answer 5

. Up. Until the late 90’s policy making has been made by the party leader.
. After the 90’s the leader still dominates much of the policy making but can now be influenced by the opinions of other MPs

Question 6

Where are the Conservatives located on the political spectrum?

Answer 6

. Historically the Conservatives have been placed on the right of the spectrum ( not far right )
. Currently the party is more centre right