Liberal Democrats

Question 1

How do the Lib Dems elect a leader?

Answer 1

. Those wishing to become leader must have the support of 10% of Lib Dem members in parliament
. Must also be nominated by no fewer than 200 members of the party
. STV is used to choose a leader

Question 2

How is the party funded?

Answer 2

. The Lib Dems like other party’s revive income from public donations
. £3,886,000 was raised from 1020 separate donations in 2010
. £2,326 was raised from 15 public funds

Question 3

What is the party’s ideology?

Answer 3

. They promote the idea of liberalism
. Were formed in 1988 when the liberal party merged with the Social Democrats.
. They promise personal liberty, tolerance and a limited government

Question 4

How do the Lib Dems select candidates?

Answer 4

. Those wishing to be parliamentary candidates must by voted for by the Lib Dem party in England, Scotland and Whales.

Question 5

How do the Lib Dems make policy’s?

Answer 5

. The party meets twice a year at an annual conference to discuss policy.

Question 6

What is their location of the political spectrum and why?

Answer 6

. Is predominately located in the centre of the political spectrum but perhaps moved a little towards the left when merged with the Social Democrats.