Which of these is NOT a feature of a "multiparty" system?

A major party makes up government

What is a "two-party" system?

Dominated by two major parties with equal chance of winning

A "catch-all" party is a party that...?

Develops policies that appeal to widest range of voters

Honestly, who hasn't finished reading chapter four yet?

Not me, I'm keen to further my education

What is meant by the term "party government"?

System through which a single party can form government

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Government & Politics: UK Political Parties

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A purposefully tricky Quiz based solely on the first half of Chapter Four of Andrew Heywood's "Essentials of UK Politics".

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1
What percentage of eligible people voted during the 2001 election?
59%
39%
19%
79%
2
Which of these is NOT a feature of a "multiparty" system?
Can be consensus-building or unstable government
difference between 'major' & 'minor' parties is irrelevant
Governments tend to be coalition / minor administration
A major party makes up government
3
What is a "two-party" system?
Dominated by two major parties with equal chance of winning
Dominated by two minor parties with no chance of winning
Government made up of two parties
Dominated by two major parties with no chance of winning
4
Which is NOT a feature of "catch-all" parties?
Pragmatic
Classless Support
Ideological
Flexible Values
5
44% of voters had "very strong" party loyalty in 1964. This fell to how much by 2005?
15%
5%
20%
10%
6
From where does the Conservative Party gain most of it monetary donations?
Major Business
Trade Unions
Private Individuals
The City Bankers
7
From where does the Labour Party gain most of it monetary donations?
Major Business
Trade Unions
The City Bankers
Private Individuals
8
Which of these is NOT a function of political parties?
Recruitment of Leaders
Representation
Aim to influence policies
Policy Formation
9
A "catch-all" party is a party that...?
Develops policies that appeal to richest range of voters
Develops policies that appeal to poorest range of voters
Develops policies that appeal to widest range of voters
Develops policies that appeal to smallest range of voters
10
Honestly, who hasn't finished reading chapter four yet?
Not me, I'm keen to further my education
Me, I'm lazy
11
What is meant by the term "party government"?
Government is not accountable to the electorate
System through which a single party can form government
No meaningful choice for the electorate
No credible opposition parties exist

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