Referendums

Question 1

What is advisory

Answer 1

The government taking note of the referendum outcome but not having to act

Question 2

What does it mean by binding

Answer 2

The government have to act on the outcome

Question 3

What is a representative democracy

Answer 3

When the people elect person to represent them in parliament

Question 4

What are the turnout of the EU referendum

Answer 4

72.2%

Question 5

How many UK voters voted to leave the EU

Answer 5

51.9%

Question 6

How many UK voters voted to stay in the EU

Answer 6

48.1%

Question 7

How many constituencies are in the UK

Answer 7

650

Question 8

What are some advantages of FPTP

Answer 8

Simplicity
Representation
Stable
Close MP and constituency relationship

Question 9

What are some disadvantages of FPTP

Answer 9

Minority of the vote
Unfair representation
Tactical voting
Power

Question 10

What does extending the franchise mean

Answer 10

Meaning that sometimes the government can change who is eligible to vote

Question 11

When was the great reform act

Answer 11

1832

Question 12

When was the voting rights act

Answer 12

1867

Question 13

When was women’s right to vote

Answer 13

1918

Question 14

When was the first representation of the people act

Answer 14

1918

Question 15

When was the second representation of the people act

Answer 15

1928

Question 16

When was the third representation of the people act

Answer 16

1969

Question 17

What are positive rights

Answer 17

Given to a citizen,usually in the form of the constitution

Question 18

What are negative right

Answer 18

Not explicitly set and only exist because of an absence of any law banning them

Question 19

What are some advantages of rights

Answer 19

Absolute rights(can’t be compromised)
Universal
Fundamental

Question 20

What are some features of responsibilities of UK citizens

Answer 20

Respect and obey the law
Pay taxes
Don’t cause harm
Perform duties as a person
Respect parliament
Serve on a jury

Question 21

When was the equality act

Answer 21

2010

Question 22

When was the freedom of information act

Answer 22

2000

Question 23

When was the bill of rights

Answer 23

1689

Question 24

What are the functions of elections

Answer 24

Policy influence
Elite recruitment
Participation
Choosing government
Accountability
Representation

Question 25

What is an election

Answer 25

A method of an office or post through choices by a designated body of people known as an electorate

Question 26

When was the Magna Carta

Answer 26

1215

Question 27

What is rational choice theory

Answer 27

Voters will make logical decisions based on their own interests

Question 28

What is issue voting

Answer 28

Voters may place an issue above others and cast their votes because of this

Question 29

Why can economics affect voting behaviour

Answer 29

Voters will make a judgement on performance and who is able to deliver the best economic outcomes

Question 30

Why can policies affect voting behaviour

Answer 30

Voters observe policy and make a decision on which suits them best

Question 31

Why can performance in office affect voting behaviour

Answer 31

Basing performance on the economy

Question 32

Why can tactical affect voting behaviour

Answer 32

Due to FPTP,people may vote for a less favourite candidate if they’re less likely to win

Question 33

What is spatial leadership

Answer 33

A style of leadership where the PM relies on their inner circle of advisers rather than cabinet