Theme B: How Candidates Are Selected Flashcards
(24 cards)
How many Members of Parliament (MPs) are there?
There are 650 Members of Parliament (MPs).
What is a constituency?
A constituency is a particular part of the country that an MP represents.
What is required for a person to become a candidate for MP?
A person must put themselves forward and be nominated by 10 electors in their constituency.
What is the minimum age to stand as a candidate for MP?
A candidate must be aged 18 or over.
What are some reasons a person is not eligible to stand as a candidate?
A person cannot stand if they are a civil servant, a member of the police force, a member of the armed forces, or have been convicted and imprisoned for over a year.
What is the deposit amount required to stand as a candidate?
A candidate must be able to pay a $500 deposit.
What happens to the deposit if a candidate receives over 5% of the votes?
The deposit is returned if the candidate receives over 5% of the votes.
How do political parties select candidates for general elections?
Parties advertise for candidates, and interested and eligible individuals apply.
What is a safe seat?
A safe seat is a constituency that typically votes for a particular political party.
What activities do prospective candidates engage in to gain votes?
Prospective candidates canvass for votes through interviews, public speaking at meetings (hustings), and working for the party in their local constituency.
What is the role of local party workers in candidate selection?
Local party workers draw up a shortlist of candidates.
How is the final candidate selected for a constituency?
Local party members vote for the candidate, and the one with the most votes is selected.
What are political parties in the UK?
Political parties are groups of people with shared ideas about how the country should be run.
What are the major political parties in UK general elections?
Major parties include: Conservative Party, Labour Party, Liberal Democrats, Green Party, Scottish National Party (SNP).
What does the Conservative Party support?
The Conservative Party often supports lower taxes, free markets, and traditional values.
What does the Labour Party generally support?
The Labour Party generally supports social equality, workers’ rights, and public services.
What is the focus of the Liberal Democrats?
The Liberal Democrats focus on civil liberties, social justice, and pro-European policies.
What does the Green Party emphasize?
The Green Party has a strong focus on the environment, social justice, and climate change.
What is the aim of the Scottish National Party (SNP)?
The SNP seeks independence for Scotland, as well as progressive policies.
What areas do party philosophies shape policies on?
Party philosophies shape policies on economy, healthcare and education, immigration and law, environment and climate change.
How are candidates selected to stand in a constituency?
Candidates are selected through shortlisting and interviews by local party members or open primaries.
What methods do candidates use to campaign?
Candidates campaign by knocking on doors, holding events and debates, and sharing their party’s ideas in leaflets and online.
Who runs the country?
The key philosophical differences between the major political parties standing in UK general elections.
This includes the ideologies and policies that differentiate the parties.
How are candidates selected?
Candidates are selected to stand for a constituency.
This process varies by party and may include primaries or internal elections.
