Participation Crisis Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
What was the turnout of the 1918 General Election?
A
57%
2
Q
What was the turnout of the 1945 General Election?
A
72%
3
Q
What was the turnout of the 1997 General Election?
A
71%
4
Q
What was the turnout of the 2024 General Election?
A
60%
5
Q
In the 2024 election, which constituency had the highest turnout? What was the turnout?
A
Harpenden and Berkhamsted - 75%
6
Q
In the 2024 election, which constituency had the lowest turnout? What was the turnout?
A
Manchester, Rusholme - 40%
7
Q
Give 3 reasons why someone may not vote
A
1) Political scandals causing a lack of trust in politics.
2) ID issues, can be costly to get ID.
3) Language barriers, particularly across ethnic minorities.
8
Q
Give 2 advantages of compulsory voting
A
1) High turnouts make it much more representative
2)
