political parties Flashcards
(31 cards)
what are the features and functions of political parties ? ( 6 )
government and opposition roles
representation
political participation
recruiting politicians
creating policy
choice at elections
how are parties funded in the uk ? ( 8 )
lobbying
fundraising
private donations
loans
short money
cranborne money
memberships
why is party funding so controversial ? ( 3 )
formula one (bernie ellestone)
pandora papers
frank hesler ( want to hate all black women )
how have rules around party funding been strengthened ?
( 3 )
political parties,elections and referendums 2000 act
strengthening democracy report
political parties and elections act 2009
what are the arguments for state funding of political parties
( 5 )
increase pluralism
already exists
cheap
encourage campaigning
diminish power of big money
what are the arguments against state funding ( 5 )
force rich donations underground
goes against freedom of expression
people don’t want their money spent on people they dont like
legislation already exists to regulate funding
won’t end main party dominance
what is meant by right wing ?
people who don’t like change , believe in small government , believe inequality is inevitable are individuals and are pessimistic about human nature
what is meant by left wing ?
people who like change , believe in big government, believe in equality , are communitarian and are optimistic about human nature
how did the conservative party come about
as a result of the rise middle class in the 1830s because they wanted to maintain the domination of the upper class
What are their core ideas and policies of the Conservative Party ? (3)
Adverse to change so supports known to unknown
Pragmatic
Pessimistic view of human nature
What is a party faction ?
A organised group of politicians or supporters who share a political viewpoint to an individual or group.
What factions operate inside the Conservative Party and which are new right/one nation ? (4)
Common sense group (new right)
Tory reform group (one nation)
Conservative voice (one nation)
European research group (new right)
What are the conservatives current policies on the economy ? (2) based on 2024 manifesto
Help to buy scheme for first time buyers
Tax for self employed
What are the conservatives current policies on law and order (2) based on the 2024 manifesto ?
Tougher sentences and new prisons
Increase the number of community police officers by 8000
What the conservatives current policies on welfare (2) based on the 2024 manifesto ?
Cuts to welfare and civil service numbers
Net zero without new green charges
What are the conservatives current policies (2) based on the 2024 manifesto ?
Regular flights to Rwanda
Increased defence spending
How did the Labour Party come about ?
Emerged out of the trade union movement in 1900 , party constitution written in 1918
What are the labour parties core ideas and policies ? (3)
Clause IV : common ownership of the means of production , distribution and exchange
Nationalisation of key industries
Necessary welfare state
What factions operate in the Labour Party and are they third way , old labour , or new labour ?
Momentum : old labour
Labour first : new labour
Progressive britain : third way
What are labours current policies on the economy based on the 2024 manifesto (2) ?
Private school fees tax
Wealth creation for working people - remove inflation
What are labours current policies on law and order based on the 2024 manifesto (2) ?
New border security and command for the uk
Absolute commitment to nuclear and NATO
What are labours current policies on welfare based on the 2024 manifesto (2) ?
40,000 more NHS appointments and operations
Building 300,000 homes a year
What are labours current policies on foreign policy based on the 2024 manifesto (1) ?
Conduct a full review to assess the threats the uk faces
How did the Liberal Democrat’s come about ?
They were founded in 1988 as a result of the joining of two other parties - social democrats and the liberal party.
