UK Politics (2) - Conservatives Flashcards

1
Q

How many traditions are there within Conservatism?

A

3 - Traditional, One Nation and New Right (Thatcherism)

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2
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Who coined the term ‘One Nation’

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Disraeli in an attempt to unite middle class and working class voters in the 19th Century

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3
Q

Traditional and One Nation Conservatives are defenders of what?

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Tradition, order and property - to do this policies should promote social cohesion.

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4
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Who was the first New Right Conservative PM?

A

Margaret Thatcher

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5
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What is the New Right view of the role of the state?

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State intervention should be minimal in business and industry. Industries should be privatised. State benefits should be decreased.

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What is the New Right View of Trade Unions?

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A negative view. They interfere with the market and force artificial wage increases

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What is the New Right view of society?

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Law and order is crucial and morality important. Patriotism promotes unity

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8
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Margaret Thatcher was PM between

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1979 - 1990

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9
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John Major was PM between

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1990 -1997

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10
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David Cameron was PM between

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2010 - 2016

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11
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Theresa May was PM between

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2016 -2019

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12
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Boris Johnson was PM between

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2019 - 2022

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13
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Traditionally the Conservative Party has received most of its funding from

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Business

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14
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When did New Right Conservatism gain popularity?

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1970’s

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15
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Prior to 1979 all post war Conservative governments had been what kind of Conservatism?

A

One Nation

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