How does factionalism apply to political parties?

It refers to the different groupings with a party.

What is meant by adversarial politics?

Where there are serious divisions between the main parties

Which of the following statements could be associated with Conservatism?

Opposition to abstract principles and theories, Faith in tradition, experience and history.

What is meant by Thatcherism?

A preference for the individual over the state

Which of the following accurately describe left wing ideas?

Support for liberty, equality and state intervention.

Which political ideas are considered to be right wing?

A reduction in the role of the state, Stronger punishment of criminals

Which ideas are associated with liberalism?

Tolerance of the views of others, Promotion of individual rights and freedoms

What is meant by consensus politics?

Where major political parties subscribe to similar goals

What is meant by socialism in the UK?

A commitment to helping the most vulnerable in society

Which of the following is a function of a political party?

To formulate policies on a range of topics, To put up candidates for an election

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UK Political Parties Edexcel Unit 1

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How does factionalism apply to political parties?
It refers to the splitting of the whole into smaller parts.
It refers to the differences between political parties
It refers to the way political parties campaign to win seats
It refers to the different groupings with a party.
2
What is meant by adversarial politics?
Where parties are internally split over policies eg Trident
Where the leaders of parties don't speak to each other
Where there is agreement on a particular policy
Where there are serious divisions between the main parties
3
Which of the following statements could be associated with Conservatism?
Opposition to abstract principles and theories
Faith in tradition, experience and history.
Support for a reduction in material inequalities.
People are social creatures held together by common humanity
4
What is meant by Thatcherism?
Raising the top rate of income tax
Support for trade unions
A preference for the individual over the state
Nationalisation of key industries
5
Which of the following accurately describe left wing ideas?
Support for order, authority & opposing state intervention
Support for liberty, equality and state intervention.
Where party policies are shaped by ideological convictions.
An economic system where wealth is privately owned.
6
Which political ideas are considered to be right wing?
A reduction in the role of the state
Nationalisation of key industries
Introducation of the Minimum Wage
Stronger punishment of criminals
7
Which ideas are associated with liberalism?
A hierarchical view of society
Tolerance of the views of others
Abolition of the welfare state
Promotion of individual rights and freedoms
8
What is meant by consensus politics?
Where all political parties subscribe to similar goals
Where the Communist Party of GB agrees to back Labour
Where major political parties disagree on key policy areas
Where major political parties subscribe to similar goals
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What is meant by socialism in the UK?
Supporting business
A commitment to helping the most vulnerable in society
Reducing the top rate of income tax
Supporting the replacement of Trident
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Which of the following is a function of a political party?
To formulate policies on a range of topics
To put country before party
To put up candidates for an election
To ensure that the UK leaves the EU

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