Reform 1900-1928 Flashcards
(15 cards)
What influence did the HoL have on the reasons for the Parliament Act?
Struggle between HoL and HoC struggling for supremacy.
What influence did modernity have on the reasons for the Parliament Act?
Reality of a new electoral system and the triumph of industrial Britain over old agricultural order.
What influence did party politics have on the reasons for the Parliament Act?
Politics for liberals over conservatives, and liberal democracy over aristocracy.
How did the Parliament Act limit the power of the HoL?
Could only delay bills for 2 years, after which it could be pushed through by HoC.
Not allowed to resist or amend a money bill.
How did the Parliament Act improve representation in the HoC?
Payment of MPs.
Maximum terms reduced from 7 years to 5 years.
Evidence of short term success of the Parliament Act?
Liberals able to introduce legislation without fear of it being blocked by HoL.
Evidence of short term failure of the Parliament Act?
Took lots of time 1909-1911. Meant that other liberal priorities were not started until 1912.
Evidence of long term success of the Parliament Act?
Barely used- suggests that it worked as 2 chambers found ways to ensure legislation helped.
How many plural voters were there by 1910?
By 1910, 500,000.
How many uncontested seats remained after the Corrupt Practices Act?
1880-1910, 136 unopposed on average.
Why was reform after 1884 so slow?
Opposed by conservatives who used their HoL majority to block it.
How much did the 1919 Act increase the franchise by?
7million to 21 million.
What new rights were women given in 1918?
-Women over 30 could vote
-Separate act allowed women ver 30 to run as MPs.
Evidence of plural voting continuing after 1918?
30,000 plural votes after 1918.
Causes of 1918 Act?
WW1
Votes for Women campaign
