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Question 1

What percentage of the lower class voted in the 2016 Brexit referendum?

Answer 1

63%

This high percentage indicates the lower class’s significant engagement in the voting process.

Question 2

What does the high percentage of lower class voters in the Brexit referendum suggest about class influence?

Answer 2

Class is influential as their viewpoints are represented

The voting behavior of the lower class shows that their opinions can impact political outcomes.

Question 3

According to the analysis, what can political parties not assume regarding social class support?

Answer 3

They cannot assume they have the support of a particular social class

This highlights the importance of understanding the diversity of opinions within social classes.

Question 4

Fill in the blank: The 2016 Brexit referendum showed that class is _______ in voting behavior.

Answer 4

influential

Question 5

What does the evidence suggest about the relationship between class and voting behavior?

Answer 5

Political parties must recognize that support is not guaranteed from a specific social class

This suggests that voter alignment may vary significantly within a class.

Question 7

What was the gender voting trend in the 2049 general election?

Answer 7

Marginally more men voted for the conservatives than women.

Question 8

What does Labour’s support for welfare and families imply for women?

Answer 8

Women may benefit more directly from Labour’s policies, such as tax credits or the minimum wage.

Question 9

How significant is gender as a factor in voting according to YouGov?

Answer 9

Gender is not a particularly significant factor in voting.

Question 10

What were the voting percentages for conservatives among men and women in the 2019 UK election?

Answer 10

Conservatives had 46% among men and 44% among women.

Question 11

What were the voting percentages for Labour among men and women in the 2019 UK election?

Answer 11

Labour had 31% among men and 35% among women.

Question 12

What challenges do most ethnic minority groups face compared to white groups?

Answer 12

They experience lower income levels and higher unemployment.

Question 13

What was the ethnic minority voting trend in the last general election?

Answer 13

The conservatives secured only 20% of the ethnic minority vote, whereas Labour secured 64%.

Question 14

What is the media type mentioned?

Answer 14

Print media

Question 15

Which political party does the Daily Record support?

Answer 15

Labour

Question 16

Which political party does The Guardian support?

Answer 16

Liberal Democrats

Question 17

What was the general stance of most UK newspapers regarding the Brexit campaign?

Answer 17

Most newspapers supported the leave campaign.

Question 18

What percentage of the public got their political news from newspapers or magazines according to a YuGov poll in 2017?

Answer 18

45%

Question 19

What percentage of 18 to 24 year olds used online sources for political news?

Answer 19

42%

Question 20

What is the influence of televised debates on voters?

Answer 20

Evidence shows that televised debates are not very influential in shaping how people will vote.

Question 21

How did televised debates influence voters in Scotland?

Answer 21

Televised debates influenced some voters in Scotland.

Question 22

What is a straightforward method for political parties to communicate?

Answer 22

Political parties use broadcast media to provide information about their messages and policies.

Question 23

What is the general perception of televised debates?

Answer 23

The impact of televised debates is questionable, and people tend to find them unengaging and uninspiring.

Question 24

Which platforms have become influential in shaping political opinion?

Answer 24

Platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram have become increasingly influential.

Question 25

How do UK political parties utilize social media?

Answer 25

UK political parties work hard to gain exposure on social media.

Question 26

What was observed in the use of social media during elections?

Answer 26

There was a significant rise in the use of social media in both the 2017 and 2019 general elections.

Question 27

What is considered the most influential factor in voting behaviour?

Answer 27

Broadcasting media is argued to be the most influential factor in voting behaviour. ## Footnote A 2017 YouGov graph showed that 60% of all respondents used the BBC as their news source on a regular basis.

Question 28

Why is broadcasting media influential?

Answer 28

Broadcasting media has been the public's main source of information for years, with many people relying on it for information.

Question 29

What percentage of UK voters use broadcasting media as their main source of information for elections?

Answer 29

Over half of UK voters use broadcasting media channels as their main source of information for the elections.

Question 30

What is a rebuttal to the argument that media is the most influential factor?

Answer 30

It may be argued that media is not the most influential factor in voting behaviour.

Question 31

Why might social media not translate support into votes?

Answer 31

Although social media can generate support, this does not mean that this support translates into votes.

Question 32

What was the Labour Party's expenditure on Facebook ads?

Answer 32

Labour spent £1.25 million on Facebook ads. ## Footnote This did not lead to much support, as Labour lost 59 seats.

Question 33

What does the Labour Party's experience with Facebook ads illustrate?

Answer 33

It shows that gaining online support does not guarantee an increase in votes.

Question 34

How much did the Conservatives spend on Facebook adverts before the 2017 election?

Answer 34

The Conservatives spent £2.1 million on Facebook adverts.

Question 35

What percentage of 18-24 year olds claimed social media influenced their vote in the 2017 election?

Answer 35

50% of 18-24 year olds claimed social media influenced their vote. ## Footnote This was according to a YouGov poll.

Question 36

What impact does social media have on voting trends?

Answer 36

Social media has a significant impact on who people vote for.

Question 37

What was the main source of information for over half of young voters?

Answer 37

Over half of young voters said social media was their main source of information.

Question 38

What is a potential influence on voting behavior?

Answer 38

Social class may be an influential factor on voting behavior.

Question 39

How does social class affect voting?

Answer 39

Social class can influence the type of policies that benefit certain groups, affecting who votes.

Question 40

What does evidence suggest about social class and voting?

Answer 40

Class is influential as the policies affect the type of people who vote.

Question 41

How might lower class individuals influence elections?

Answer 41

Lower class people may be likely to vote to make a change, giving them leverage over the election outcome.

Question 42

What are long-term factors influencing voting behaviour?

Answer 42

Social class is a long-term factor influencing voting behaviour.

Question 43

Which political party do D/E voters tend to support?

Answer 43

D/E voters tend to support Labour.

Question 44

What percentage of voters in social classes A/B chose Conservatives in the 2017 general election?

Answer 44

47% of voters in social classes A/B chose Conservatives in the 2017 general election.

Question 45

What do Labour and the SNP in Scotland favor?

Answer 45

Labour and the SNP in Scotland favor increased spending on the welfare state.

Question 46

Which policies appeal to less well-off voters in social classes D/E?

Answer 46

Policies that focus on welfare state spending appeal to less well-off voters in social classes D/E.

Question 47

What is class dealignment?

Answer 47

Class dealignment occurs when voters no longer align themselves with a particular political party based on their social class.