Political parties Flashcards
Features of political parties
- Seek to achieve power
- Participation
- Representation
What economic theory did the conservative adapt
Laissez-faire:
• “Rolling back the frontiers of the state”
• Advocate a minimal government intervention
Main policies of the Lib Dem
S C - civil liberties R - remain in the EU E - environment E - eliminates the budget deflect N - nhs " borrow less than labour and cut less than tories"
What economic theory did the labour party adapt
Keynesian:
• Requires government intervention to stimulate employment and the economy
How did the conservative do in the 2015 election
Won by a 12 seat majority
How many seats in the 2015 election did UKIP gain
1 seat but 4 million votes
How are MPs paid
Through general taxation and can claim expenses
What did the Lib Dem criticise their opponents for
Being bankrolled by the wealthy
Policies associated with Labour
- Address the causes of crime
- Nationalisation
- Tax the rich
- Removal of clause IV
Policies associated with Conservative’s
- Paternalism - big society
- Pragmatism - constitutional changes
- Rolling back the state
- Privatisation
- Strong law and order
What did Blair’s 2000 political parties, election and referendum Act establish
Individuals donations are capped at £5,000
Parties donations are capped at £30,000
…before donations have to be declared
What political levy was used on labour
Thatcher made trade unions have to opt in to making payments in the aim to lessen funding
Functions of political parties
- Representation
- Participation
- Passing legislation
How do political parties pay for election costs
Through voluntary subscriptions and fundraising events for example the labour party often rely on trade unions and the business community.
