Political Parties

Question 1

Old labour (social democracy)

Answer 1

Labour principles embodying nationalism, redistribution of wealth (from rich to poor) and improving welfare state and service. Rejects Thatcherite, free market reforms and Blairite approach.

Question 2

New labour (third way)

Answer 2

Traditional labour values and ideals represented by old labour. Third way saw labour shifting from focus of Woking class to wider class base and less robust alliance with trade unions.

Question 3

One nation

Answer 3

David Cameron and Theresa May. Rich have obligation to help poor.

Question 4

New right

Answer 4

2 elements:
- neo-conservatives who want state to have more authoritarian approach to mortality and law and order
- neo-liberals who endorsed free-market approach and rolling back state in lives and businesses.

Question 5

Classic liberals

Answer 5

Individual freedom would best be achieved with state playing minimal role.

Question 6

Modern liberals

Answer 6

Reaction against free-market capitalism , believing this had led to many individuals not being free.

Question 7

Party systems

Answer 7

Way or manner in which political parties in political system are grouped and structured. There are several variants that could be applied to the UK including one-part dominant, 2-party, 2 and 1/2 party and multi party systems.

Question 8

Left-wing

Answer 8

Those who desire change, reform and alteration to how society operates. Involves radical criticisms of capitalism made by liberal and socialist parties.

Question 9

Right wing

Answer 9

Support for status quo, little or no change stressing need for order, stability and hierarchy - conservatives

Question 10

Right-wing

Answer 10

Reflects support for status quo, little to no change, stressing need for idea, stability and hierarchy - related to Conservative Party.