1997 General Election Flashcards
(23 cards)
What does ‘sleaze’ refer to?
Immoral, sordid, and corrupt behaviour or activities.
Define ‘demographics’.
Statistical data relating to the population and particular groups within it.
What is ‘globalisation’?
The growing interconnectedness and interdependence of the world’s economies, cultures, and populations.
What initiative did John Major announce at the 1993 Conservative Party Conference?
‘Back to Basics’ initiative.
What was the aim of the ‘Back to Basics’ initiative?
To revive ‘traditional’ family values in British society and reform the moral conduct of the public.
Which Conservative MP resigned in 1992 after an extramarital affair?
David Mellor.
What scandal involved Norman Lamont in 1992?
‘Miss Whiplash’ incident.
Who resigned in 1993 after fathering a ‘love child’?
Tim Yeo.
What was the ‘Cash for Questions’ scandal?
A scandal involving MPs being paid to ask questions in Parliament.
What significant event occurred on Black Wednesday in 1992?
The UK crashed out of the Exchange Rate Mechanism.
What was the financial cost of Black Wednesday?
£3.3 billion.
Who led the pro-EU faction within the Conservative Party?
Ken Clarke.
Which faction opposed the pro-EU group in the Conservative Party?
The anti-EU group led by John Redwood, Michael Portillo, and Peter Lilley.
What was the original Clause IV of the Labour Party Rule book focused on?
Common ownership of the means of production, distribution, and exchange.
What does the new Clause IV emphasize?
Democratic socialism and community power, wealth, and opportunity in the hands of the many.
Name a moral panic factor mentioned in the election background.
Crime, drugs, or single mothers.
What cultural phenomenon did Tony Blair promote as part of his image?
‘Cool Britannia’.
What technological advancements became prominent in the 1990s?
Personal computers, the internet, Sky TV, and mobile phones.
What was one of the 1997 Conservative Manifesto’s goals regarding public services?
Privatisation of London Underground.
What initiative did the Conservative Government propose for NHS funding?
The Private Finance Initiative.
Fill in the blank: The Conservative Government will not allow Britain to be part of a _______.
[federal European state].
What was a key aspect of the Conservative educational policy in their 1997 manifesto?
Providing learning credits for students between 14 and 21.
True or False: The Maastricht Treaty was seen as a step towards a federal European state.
True.
