Voting Behaviour Flashcards
Define “Class Dealignment”
The process where individuals no longer identify themselves as belonging to a certain class and for political purposes fail to make a class connection with their voting pattern.
Define “Partisan Dealignment”
The process where individuals no longer identify themselves on a long-term basis by being associated with a certain political party
Define “Governing competency”
The perceived ability of the governing party in office to manage the affairs of state well and effectively. It can also be a potential view of opposition parties and their perceived governing competency if they were to secure office.
Define “Disillusion and apathy”
A process of disengagement with politics and political activity. Having no confidence in politics and politicians being able to solve issues and make a difference. Manifested in low turnout at elections and poor awareness of contemporary events.
Define “Manifesto”
In its manifesto, a political party will spell out in detail what actions and programmes it would like to put in place if it is successful in the next election - a set of promises for future action.
Define “Mandate”
The successful party following an election claims it had the authority (mandate) to implement its manifesto promises and also a general permission to govern as new issues arise.
AB Social Class - meaning + examples
Higher and intermediate managerial, administrative professional occupations
examples include: Banker, Doctor, Company Director & Senior executive
C1 Social Class - meaning + examples
Supervisory, clerical and junior managerial, administrative, professional occupations.
examples include: Teacher, office manager, IT manager & Social worker.
C2 Social Class - meaning + examples
Skilled manual occupations
examples include: Plumber, hairdresser, mechanic & train driver.
DE Social Class - meaning + examples
Semi-skilled and unskilled manual occupations, unemployed and lowest-grade occupations.
examples include: Labourer, bar staff, call centre staff & unemployed.
1979
How many Conservative seats + Majority
339 Seats
43 Majority
1979
How many Labour seats?
269
1992
How many Conservative seats
336
1992
How many Labour seats?
271
1997
How many Labour seats?
418
1997
How many Conservative seats?
165
2010
How many Conservative seats?
307
2010
How many Labour seats?
How many Lib Dem seats?
57
2019
How many Conservative seats?
365
2019
How many Labour seats?
202
2024
How many Labour seats?
412
2024
How many Conservative seats?
121
2024
How many Reform UK seats?
5
