Chapter 2 - Emerging and minor political parties - final Flashcards
What sort of political system was the UK up until the mid-1990s?
A two-party system.
In the 2015 general election, how many seats did the SNP win in Scotland?
56/59
How many Westminster seats are there available in Scotland?
59
How many seats did the SNP win in the 2017 general election?
35
How many seats did the SNP win in the 2019 general election?
48
How much of the popular vote did UKIP win in the 2015 general election?
12.6%
How many seats did UKIP win at the 2015 general election?
1 (with 12.6% of the vote).
Even though UKIP struggles to get any seats, how does it have an impact at general elections?
It takes seats away from the main parties, forcing them to take note of the issues they promoted - hence the EU referendum.
How much of the vote did the Green party win in the 2015 general election?
3.8%, with one seat.
Who is the one Green MP?
Caroline Lucas
Is the UK still a two-party system?
No. Two parties still dominate, but other smaller parties make an impact, meaning we are a multi-party system.
Where is there a greater choice of parties for voters to choose from?
In the devolved regions.
What constitutional reform does the SNP support?
An elected second chamber.
How has the growth in support for the SNP forced the main parties to change their policy proposals?
They all support further devolution to Scotland.
Other than holding an EU referendum, how did UKIP influence the policy of the Conservative Party?
They forced the Conservatives to introduce strict targets for reducing immigration.
