Election Case studies Flashcards
(26 cards)
What year did the UK general election take place that resulted in a significant victory for Margaret Thatcher?
1979
Which political party won the 1997 UK general election with a landslide victory?
Labour Party
True or False: The 2017 UK general election resulted in a Conservative majority.
False
Fill in the blank: The 2024 general election is expected to be influenced by issues related to ______.
Brexit
Who was the leader of the Conservative Party during the 2017 general election?
Theresa May
What was a key issue in the 1997 general election?
The National Health Service (NHS)
Which party did Tony Blair lead in the 1997 election?
Labour Party
What major political event occurred in the UK in 2016 that influenced the 2017 election?
Brexit Referendum
In which year did the UK experience a snap general election called by the Prime Minister?
2017
What was the outcome of the 1979 election in terms of government formation?
Formation of a Conservative government
True or False: The 1997 election was characterized by a high voter turnout.
True
Identify one major campaign strategy used by the Labour Party in 1997.
Focus on ‘New Labour’ branding
What was the significant result of the 2017 election regarding party seats?
The Conservative Party lost its majority
Which electoral system is used in UK general elections?
First-past-the-post
Fill in the blank: The 2024 election is anticipated to focus heavily on ______ policies.
Economic
Who was the Prime Minister before the 1997 general election?
John Major
What was a key factor in the Conservative Party’s loss in the 1997 election?
Public dissatisfaction with the economy
True or False: The 1979 election saw the Liberal Party as a major contender.
False
What was the main campaign slogan of the Conservative Party in 1979?
‘Labour isn’t working’
Which issue dominated the 2017 election campaign?
Brexit negotiations
What role did social media play in the 2017 election?
Significant impact on voter engagement and outreach
What was the voter turnout percentage in the 1997 election?
71.4%
Name one key demographic that shifted in voting patterns by 2017.
Younger voters
What was the political context leading to the 1979 election?
Economic crisis and high inflation
