UK POL: Voting Behaviour & Media π°πΊπ³- Voting Behaviour Flashcards
(70 cards)
What is partisan dealignment?
A process where many voters no longer identify with just one political party and make voting decisions based on various factors that change from election to election.
What percentage of Conservative voters from 2019 supported the party in 2024?
52%
What are the blue wall and red wall seats?
Blue wall seats are rural and suburban areas typically safe for the Conservatives, while red wall seats are areas in the north of England and Midlands traditionally dominated by Labour.
In the 2024 general election, how many red wall seats did Labour win?
37 seats
What was the SNPβs vote share in Scotland by 2024?
30%
What demographic is generally seen as more progressive on social and economic issues?
Younger voters
What is the primary indicator of voting behavior according to recent trends?
Age
Fill in the blank: Liverpool Walton has had only ______ MPs since 1964.
Labour
What was Corbynβs approval rating just before the 2019 general election?
22%
What is the significance of public approval ratings in elections?
They impact perceptions of party leadersβ competence and suitability to serve as prime minister.
What role does economic performance play in elections?
It significantly influences voter decisions; well-performing economies often lead to the governing party winning.
Which elections were lost by the governing party during economic crises?
1979, 2010, and 2024
What campaign strategy did Labour use in 1997?
They drew on public mistrust of the Conservatives after Black Wednesday.
True or False: Trade unions influenced the 1979 general election.
True
What was the Conservativesβ campaign slogan in the 1979 general election?
βLabour isnβt workingβ
What event significantly boosted Margaret Thatcherβs approval ratings in 1983?
The successful conclusion of the Falklands War.
What was a major factor in Labourβs loss of seats in the 2005 election?
Tony Blairβs decision to join the US-led invasion of Iraq.
What was a key issue in the 2017 and 2019 general elections?
Brexit
Fill in the blank: David Cameronβs decision to promise a ________ was seen as an important factor in the Conservativesβ surprise majority in 2015.
referendum
How many seats did UKIP win in the general election despite their popularity?
One seat
What is partisan dealignment?
A process where many voters no longer identify with just one political party and make voting decisions based on various factors that change from election to election.
What percentage of Conservative voters from 2019 supported the party in 2024?
52%
What are the blue wall and red wall seats?
Blue wall seats are rural and suburban areas typically safe for the Conservatives, while red wall seats are areas in the north of England and Midlands traditionally dominated by Labour.
In the 2024 general election, how many red wall seats did Labour win?
37 seats
