Private Donations Flashcards
(19 cards)
What is the primary source of funding for political parties in the UK?
Private donations.
True or False: All private donations to political parties in the UK are anonymous.
False.
Fill in the blank: The _______ Act 2000 regulates the funding of political parties in the UK.
Political Parties, Elections and Referendums.
What is the maximum amount an individual can donate to a political party without declaring the source?
£500.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of permissible donation to UK political parties? A) Individual donations B) Corporate donations C) Foreign donations D) Trade union donations
C) Foreign donations.
What must political parties do with donations over £7,500?
They must report them to the Electoral Commission.
True or False: Political parties in the UK can accept unlimited donations from UK citizens.
True.
What is the role of the Electoral Commission in relation to private donations?
To regulate and monitor the funding of political parties.
Fill in the blank: Donations from _______ entities are banned in UK party funding.
Foreign.
What is the minimum threshold for reporting donations to the Electoral Commission?
£1,500.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a major concern regarding private donations to political parties? A) Transparency B) Accessibility C) Party loyalty D) Public engagement
A) Transparency.
True or False: Trade unions can make donations to political parties in the UK.
True.
What is the term used for the practice of large donations influencing political decisions?
Cash for access.
Fill in the blank: The _______ of a donation must be disclosed if it exceeds the threshold set by law.
Source.
What is the consequence for a political party that fails to report donations?
They may face fines or legal action.
Multiple Choice: Which political party has been most scrutinized for its private funding sources? A) Labour B) Conservative C) Liberal Democrats D) Green Party
B) Conservative.
True or False: All donations must be made in cash.
False.
What is one way to increase transparency in political party funding?
Implementing stricter reporting requirements.
Fill in the blank: The public can access information about party donations through the _______.
Electoral Commission website.
