UK Politics 1.2 - A Wider Franchise And Debates Around Suffrage

Question 1

When did middle class men get the right to vote (8%)

Answer 1

1832 - The Great Reform Act

Question 2

2/3 of working class men can vote

Answer 2

1884 - 3rd Great Reform Act

Question 3

Women over 30 can vote and all men over 21

Answer 3

1918 - Representation of the People Act

Question 4

Equalised age of voting

Answer 4

1928 - Representation of People Act

Question 5

Age of voting lowered to 18

Answer 5

1969 - Representation of People Act

Question 6

Difference between suffragettes and suffragists

Answer 6

Gettes- violent
Gists- peaceful

Question 7

Story of voting at 16 in Scotland

Answer 7

16 yr olds could vote in 2014 independence referendum. The next year the Scottish parliament voted to allow 16yr olds to vote in national elections

Question 8

3 pros of lowering the voting age to 16

Answer 8

1) 16yr olds are able to leave school etc.
2) starts a ‘habit’ of voting
3)gives young people a say on matters that will affect them the most

Question 9

3 cons of lowering the voting age to 16

Answer 9

1)lack of maturity
2) rare across world
3) youth turnout is already low

Question 10

3 pros of E-democracy

Answer 10

1) increased participation
2) communication between governed and government
3) increased political education

Question 11

3 cons of E-democracy

Answer 11

1) increased visibility of extremist groups
2) misinformation
3) complements a populist style of campaigning and governance

Question 12

3 pros of compulsory voting

Answer 12

1)social responsibilities
2) increased representation
3) have to campaign to whole electorate

Question 13

3 cons of compulsory voting

Answer 13

1) should be a choice to vote
2) parties would still neglect safe seats
3) doesn’t address deeper reasons for political apathy