Established parties- Paper 1

Question 1

Lib Dem Origins

Answer 1

-1988
-merger of the liberal party and social democratic party
-combined liberal and centrist views

Question 2

Lib Dem Core beliefs

Answer 2

-emphasis on personal liberties and human rights
-commitment to reducing inequality and promoting welfare
-environmental sustainability

Question 3

Different Lib Dem Factions

Answer 3

SOCIAL LIBERALS:
-advocate for progressive social policies

ECONOMIC LIBERALS:
-emphasize free market principles eg deregulation

Question 4

2 types of conservatism

Answer 4

• one nation
• New right (Thatcherism)

Question 5

One Nation conservatives

Answer 5

-1800s- 1970s
-strong law and order
-preservation of tradition
-organic society(rich and poor)
-moderate gov intervention

Question 6

New Right Conservatives

Answer 6

-1970s
-neo liberalism
-high tax is a disincentive
-against welfare and trade unions
-free market

Question 7

Neo-liberalism definition

Answer 7

-ideology that emphasizes free markets and limited gov intervention to promote economic growth

Question 8

The conservative party today on economy and welfare

Answer 8

ECONOMY:
-neo-liberalism
-reduce corporate tax

WELFARE:
-ensure it is not a disincentive to work

Question 9

Labour party origin

Answer 9

-1900
-offshoot of trade unions
-aimed to represent working class

Question 10

Old Labour

Answer 10

-traditional socialist values
-strong support for nationalisation
-NHS 1940s

Question 11

New Labour

Answer 11

-1990s-2010
-more centrist
-support for privatisation
-Tony Blair aiming to blend traditional labour values with market friendly policies
-economic reform

Question 12

The labour party today on economy and welfare

Answer 12

ECONOMY:
-high public spending and job creation

WELFARE:
-strong NHS support
-more benefits with some caps