EXTRA-British third and minor parties Flashcards

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What is an example of a minor party who only gains a small proportion of popular support, almost never gaining representation in the legislature?

A

the British National Party

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What are the 4 roles of third and minor parties?

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1) They take up particular issues neglected by other parties
2) They air grievances not taken up by traditional parties
3) They can act as a haven for protest voters
4) At times they may affect the outcome of elections

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What is an example of a third or minor parties performing the role of taking up causes neglected by other parties?

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the Pro life Alliance in Britain in the 1997 and 2001 elections

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Who are two examples of a third party which air grievances not taken up by traditional parties?

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the SNP and Plaid Cymru

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How do parties such as the Liberals act as a haven for protest voters?

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As they act as a spur to traditional parties, saving them from apathy and indifference

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In what 2 circumstances have third parties affected the outcome of elections?

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1) in the 1970’s the Liberals in the maintained the Callaghan administration having agreed to a Lib-Lab pact
2) the 2010 coalition between Conservatives and Liberal Democrats

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What was the introduction of the welfare state a development of?

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New Liberal ideas

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Who were supporters of the classical liberal ideas such as a reduced role of the state, an interest in free markets and emphasis on personal responsibility ?

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the New Right

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How were the Liberal Democrats formed?

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After a merger between the old British liberal party and the Social Democrats

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In 2005 what % of the votes did the Liberal democrats win?

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22%

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In 2005 how many seats did the Liberal Democrats win?

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62 seats

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From what year have UKIP put a candidate up for every parliamentary by-election?

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1994

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13
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in 2005 no UKIP candidates won, how many were there?

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496

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What are the aims of Plaid Cymru?

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To speak up for the culture and language of Wales

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How have the Greens integrated in politics over the years?

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currently 1 MP in HOC

  • have won representation in the Scottish and European Parliaments
  • several seats at local councils
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16
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Who are ‘Respect’?

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they are a left wing political party in England and Wales founded in 2004 in London