UK Politics Key Terminology And Voting Process:

Question 1

What are the main causes of the participation crisis in the UK?

Answer 1

-Voter Apathy
-Disillusionment with Politicians
-Lack of engagement with Political Process

Question 2

What has been the trend in UK voter turnout in general elections?

Answer 2

-Voter turnout has generally declined,peaking in the 1950’s at over 80%, and falling to 59.4% in 2001.It has reached to its second lowest turnout in 2024 being 59.8%

Question 3

Civil Liberties:

Answer 3

Individual rights protected by law from governmental interference,including freedoms of speech,assembly,religion and privacy.

Question 4

Disenfranchisement

Answer 4

Removal or denial of the right to vote individuals or groups,often due to discriminatory practices or laws.

Question 5

When did women gain equal voting rights with men?

Answer 5

In 1928,the Equal Franchise Act gave women the right to vote on the same terms as men.

Question 6

Suffragists:

Answer 6

Individuals (both men and women)who advocated for women’s suffrage through more modern and peaceful means, emphasising legal and political reforms.

Question 7

What is an outsider pressure group?

Answer 7

A pressure group which operates outside the political system,often using direct actions or public campaigns to influence decision makers.

Question 8

What is Lobbying?

Answer 8

When people or organisations try to influence government decisions or policies by talking directly to politicians officials by running campaigns to get public support for their cause,Lobbyists are often hired by businesses,unions,or pressure groups to persuade lawmakers to make laws that benefit them.

Question 9

Direct Democracy

Answer 9

A form of democracy in which people vote directly on laws and policies rather than through elected representatives.

Question 10

Representative Democracy:

Answer 10

A system of government in which citizens elect representatives to make decisions and pass laws on their behalf.

Question 11

Parliamentary Sovereignty

Answer 11

The principle that parliament has the supreme legal authority in the state,meaning it can create or end any law, and no other body can overrule its decisions.

Question 12

Democracy:

Answer 12

A system of government in which power is rested in the people, who exercise that power directly or through elected representatives.

Question 13

Democratic Deficit:

Answer 13

A situation where democratic institutions or processes fail to meet the standards of democratic governance,often characterised by the lack of accountability,transparency or public participation.

Question 14

Polarisation:

Answer 14

The process by which opinions on an issue become more extreme and divided,leading to a breakdown of consensus and increased conflict between opposing groups.

Question 15

What is First-Past-The-Post?

Answer 15

1)Used within the HOC general elections,and local elections in England and Wales
2)Voters vote for a representative for a constituency
3)Voters have one vote only
4)The candidate with the most votes win the constituency
5)In the UK,whichever party wins an overall majority of constituencies

Question 16

What is an Insider Pressure Groups?

Answer 16

A pressure group with close links to decision-makers, often consulted by the government,and works within the political system.

Question 17

Human Rights:

Answer 17

Fundamental rights and freedoms that belong to every person,such as the right to life,liberty and freedom of expression,often enshrined in international law.

Question 18

Suffragettes:

Answer 18

Women and activists who campaigned for women’s right to vote, particularly in the early 20th century,often through militant actions.

Question 19

What methods do pressure groups use to influence policy?

Answer 19

Lobbying
Protests
Public Campaigns
Media Campaigns
Petitions
Protests
Legal actions

Question 20

What major event contributed to women gaining the right to vote in 1918?

Answer 20

Women’s contribution to the war effort during WW1 helped change public perception,leading to the Representation of the People Act 1918,which gave some women over 30 the right to to vote.

Question 21

Member of Parliament (MP)

Answer 21

An elected representative in a parliamentary system who represents a specific constituency and participates the legislative process.

Question 22

What was the goal of the women’s suffrage movement in the UK?

Answer 22

To secure the right to vote for women (on equal terms with men)

Question 23

What is a pressure groups?

Answer 23

An organisation that seeks to influence government policy or decision s without seeking to gain political office.

Question 24

What are the 3 main types of pressure groups:

Answer 24

Sectional Groups
Cause/Promotional groups
Social movements

Question 25

What are Sectional Pressure groups?

Answer 25

A specific section of society/promotes the interest of an occupation

Question 26

What are Cause/Promotional Pressure groups?

Answer 26

Focused on promoting a specific cause/drawing attention to an issue or group of related issues.

Question 27

What are social movement pressure groups?

Answer 27

Similar to cause groups,but are more loosely structured. And usually politically radical and seen to achieve a single objective.

Question 28

Franchise:

Answer 28

The right to vote in political elections;it can also refer to the collective body of voters.

Question 30

What is a pressure group?

Answer 30

A pressure group is an organized group that seeks to influence government policy and decision-making.

Question 31

True or False: Pressure groups are always political parties.

Answer 31

False

Question 32

Name one example of an environmental pressure group in the UK.

Answer 32

Greenpeace

Question 33

What is the primary goal of pressure groups?

Answer 33

To influence public policy and decision-making.

Question 34

Fill in the blank: The __________ is a pressure group that promotes animal rights and welfare.

Answer 34

RSPCA

Question 35

Which pressure group focuses on issues related to civil liberties?

Answer 35

Liberty

Question 36

True or False: All pressure groups operate with the same level of transparency.

Answer 36

False

Question 37

What type of pressure group is the National Farmers' Union?

Answer 37

Interest group representing farmers' interests.

Question 38

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a common method used by pressure groups? A) Lobbying B) Protesting C) Political campaigning D) Running for office

Answer 38

D) Running for office

Question 39

Name one trade union that acts as a pressure group in the UK.

Answer 39

Unison

Question 40

What does the abbreviation 'NGO' stand for in the context of pressure groups?

Answer 40

Non-Governmental Organization

Question 41

Fill in the blank: The __________ is a pressure group that advocates for the rights of the LGBTQ+ community.

Answer 41

Stonewall

Question 42

True or False: Pressure groups can only be formed for social issues.

Answer 42

False

Question 43

What is the role of the National Trust as a pressure group?

Answer 43

To protect historic places and green spaces in the UK.

Question 44

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a pressure group focused on health issues? A) Age UK B) British Gas C) Tesco D) Shell

Answer 44

A) Age UK

Question 45

What is the main tactic used by pressure groups to influence legislation?

Answer 45

Lobbying government officials and legislators.

Question 46

Fill in the blank: The __________ works to promote the interests of women and gender equality.

Answer 46

Fawcett Society

Question 47

True or False: Pressure groups only operate at a national level.

Answer 47

False

Question 48

Who is the primary audience for pressure group campaigns?

Answer 48

Policymakers and the public.

Question 49

Name a pressure group that advocates for the interests of the elderly.

Answer 49

Age UK

Question 50

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a method used by pressure groups to raise awareness? A) Social media campaigns B) Hosting events C) Publishing reports D) All of the above

Answer 50

D) All of the above

Question 51

What is the difference between a pressure group and a political party?

Answer 51

Pressure groups seek to influence policy, while political parties seek to gain political power.

Question 52

Fill in the blank: The __________ is a pressure group that campaigns for human rights.

Answer 52

Amnesty International

Question 53

True or False: Pressure groups are often funded by donations and membership fees.

Answer 53

True

Question 54

What is the significance of the 'right to protest' for pressure groups?

Answer 54

It allows them to publicly express their views and influence public opinion.

Question 55

Name a pressure group that focuses on educational issues.

Answer 55

National Union of Teachers (NUT)