Features and functions of political parties

Question 1

Right Wing

Answer 1

Liberal focus of limiting excessive gov, keeping tax law and protecting individual liberty
conservative values

Question 2

Left Wing

Answer 2

creating fair/equal society through positive state intervention eg. socially progressive, tax wealthy, extensive healthcare

Question 3

5 Key functions of political parties

Answer 3

Wealth
Size
Organisation and leadership
Compatibility with gov
Popular Support

Question 4

What is a political party?

Answer 4

a group of people that are organised for winning power at a national/local level

Question 5

3 main features of political parties

Answer 5

-Gain power by winning political office
-Parties typically adopt a broad issue factor
-Members are usually united by political ideology

Question 6

Which parties aim to win/gain platform?

Answer 6

Win: Conservative, labour, lib dem, ukip
Gain platform: green, SNP, Sinn Fein, Reform UK

Question 7

Why do political parties need funding?

Answer 7

fighting in elections- advertising/campaigns
holding party conference
carrying out research/ developing policies,manifesto
employing special advisors/full time members of staff

Question 8

Labour Income 2021

Answer 8

Around £45,000,000
(45,564,000)

Question 9

Conservative Income 2021

Answer 9

£31,744,000

Question 10

SNP Income 2021

Answer 10

£4,510,460

Question 11

How are political parties funded?

Answer 11

Membership subscriptions
Trade Unions (labour)
Local Constituencies Fundraising
Public Funding
Donations

Question 12

Political parties should be state funded

Answer 12

Parties key to representation= sufficient funding needed
Reduce parties perceived dependence on vested interest
state funding could be based on popularity or votes

Question 13

Political parties should not be state funded

Answer 13

reliable income may weaken links to society
may create bias
undemocratic-must listen to electorate