Democracy And Participation Flashcards
(9 cards)
1
Q
What is the average age of MPs?
A
50-59
Average male: 55
Average female: 44
2
Q
What is the percentage of women in political parties?
A
4% overall
Labour: 46%
Conservative: 24%
Lib Dem: 46%
SNP: 11%
Reform: 0%
3
Q
What is the percentage of MPs from an ethnic minority?
A
14% overall
Labour: 53%
Conservative: 14%
Green: 14%
Lib Dem: 6%
SNP: 0%
Plaid Cymru: 0%
4
Q
What percentage of people could vote in 1832?
A
2.7%
5
Q
What percentage of people can vote in 2025?
A
71.5%
6
Q
What was the turnout in 2001?
A
All time low- 59%
7
Q
Wha ‘twas the turnout at the Scottish Independance referendum?
A
84.6%
8
Q
What was the turnout at the EU referendum?
A
72%
9
Q
Who can vote in 2025%
A
18+
Not a prisoner
Mentally capable
Not a peer
1 person 1 vote
All of equal worth
