Problems for representation in 1780

Question 1

What is an example of no standardisation of the size and type of constituency?

Answer 1

• Counties for example had two MPs regardless of population or economic importance

Question 2

What is an example of a rotten borough?

Answer 2

• Old Sarum, over-represented - population of 1,200

Question 3

On the other hand, newer industrial cities like…

Answer 3

• Manchester, with a population of 144,000 had no representation in parliament

Question 4

What was the result of no standardisation of the size and type of constituency?

Answer 4

• There was a geographical imbalance to the distribution of seats