Political Parties Flashcards
1
Q
Before elections what do parties produce?
A
Manifestos
2
Q
What is it?
A
The party with the most seats from government
3
Q
What are most laws passed during that time?
A
Government Bills
4
Q
What do they do?
A
Hold majorities
5
Q
What does this mean?
A
They are more likely to have their reforms implemented
6
Q
What opens Parliament to set out laws to be introduced?
A
The Queen’s speech
7
Q
What are some recent Acts?
A
Domestic Abuse Act 2021
Animal Welfare Act 2021
8
Q
Advantages:
A
majority is voted in by the public
most laws come into effect
reflective of societies wishes
minority parties can put forward ideas for laws (private members bills)
9
Q
Disadvantages:
A
differ party may hold majority and can change already passed laws costs a lot small majority government restricted in law passing coalition government (parties may not agree)
