2 Political Parties : 2.3

Question 1

when was the SNP founded

Answer 1

1934

Question 2

what is the SNP’s main purpose

Answer 2

gain independence of scotland form the uk

Question 3

how many seats did the SNP have in 2015

Answer 3

56 / 59

Question 4

what does ‘EVEL’ stand for

Answer 4

English Votes for English Laws

Question 5

when was the referendum for Scottish independence

Answer 5

September 2014

Question 6

what did Blair think devolution would do for the SNP

Answer 6

-maintain Labour in a dominant place
-gave just enough power to people so they wouldn’t vote SNP

Question 7

what were the characteristics of UKIP voters

Answer 7

-older
-more traditional
-felt left behind in rapidly changing world
-lower levels of education and job security
-anxious about challenges in life

Question 8

WHAT DOES UKIP STAND FOR : ‘taking back control’ from the EU

Answer 8

-believed there was European bureaucracy
-national sovereignty ( policies on trade and fisheries)
-Brexit should get done

Question 9

WHAT DOES UKIP STAND FOR : restricting immigration

Answer 9

-main policy in 2015 GE
-point based system for immigrants to enter
-cap on number

Question 10

WHAT DOES UKIP STAND FOR : other policies

Answer 10

-grammar schools should be supported
-scrap ‘green taxes’ which raise energy bills
-increase spending on NHS
-migrants and visitors need to have a private health insurance

Question 11

when, who and where did the Green Party win its first seat

Answer 11

2010, Brighton, Caroline Lucas

Question 12

WHAT DOES THE GREEN PARTY STAND FOR : Environmental issues

Answer 12

-phase non-renewable fuels and put in place renewable fuels
-stop fracking

Question 13

WHAT DOES THE GREEN PARTY STAND FOR : Reducing social inequality

Answer 13

-stop NHS privatisation
-abolish uni fees
-wealth tax to fund new jobs
-minimum wage = £10