Why minor parties matter Flashcards

1
Q

How many DUP MP’s signed a confidence and supply agreement with Theresa May in 2017 ?

A

10

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2
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Which policies would the DUP back the Conservative government over?

A

defence, Brexit, Irish border,security

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3
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The Green party have had policies taken by the major parties, most notably . . .

A

carbon emissions

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4
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The Green party said in 2015 they would not …

A

enter coalition as a minority

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5
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UKIP in 2015 gained how many votes and seats ?

A

4 million and only 1

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6
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Which party did the SNP wipe out in the 2015 election?

A

Labour

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7
Q

SNP success in 2015 forced the major parties to reconsider …?

A

Powers to the Scottish parliament

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8
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SNP gained how many seats in the 2015 election?

A

56

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9
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Parties would matter more if the electoral system was .. .

A

proportional

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10
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Minor parties in 2015 presented downing street with a voting reform petition containing . . .

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477,000 signatures

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11
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What % said they would be happy to see the Green party join a coalition ?

A

39%

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12
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Which type of elections do minor parties focus on ?

A

local and council elections

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13
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What type of party might minor parties aim to be ?

A

protest parties

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14
Q

John Major called on which party to help him govern in 1992 ?

A

UUP

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15
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How many Lib Dem MP’s went into coalition with the Conservatives in 2010 ?

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59

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16
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Which functions will minor parties mostly carry out ?

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accountability, education and recruitment