The party system

Question 1

What pressure group campaigns in favour of human rights?

Answer 1

Liberty

Question 2

What are you referred to as if you are standing for MP but not part of a political party?

Answer 2

Independent

Question 3

What organisation lobbies in favour of British businesses?

Answer 3

Confederation of British Industry (CBI)

Question 4

How can you increase your chances of getting elected as an MP?

Answer 4

Be nominated to represent one of the major political parties

Question 5

What well known pressure group campaigns in favour of protecting the environment?

Answer 5

Greenpeace

Question 6

What contributes to policy-making within the main political parties?

Answer 6

Annual party conferences

Question 7

What are the 3 main political parties in the UK?

Answer 7

The Conservatives

Labour

The Liberal Democrats

Question 8

How old do you have to be before you can stand for election as an MP?

Answer 8

18 years old

Question 9

How to the main political parties recruit MPs?

Answer 9

They actively look for members of the public to join their debates

Contribute to their costs

Help at elections for Parliament or for local government

Question 10

What are pressure and lobby groups?

Answer 10

Organisations

which try to influence government policy

Question 11

What do “independent” MPs usually represent?

Answer 11

Issues which are important to their constituency