Key terms

one nation

according to one-nation principles, the Conservative Party should protect and advance the interests of the whole nation. One-nation conservatism is thus more inclusive and progressive than the traditional conservatism.

political parties

In addition to accepting the importance of civil liberties, the free market and limited government, modern liberalism acknowledges that the government should play an important role in advancing social justice.

noblesse oblige

the rich have responsibility for the poor

confidence and supply

refers to a situation where a minority government retains power by arranging with another party that it will support it in a vote of confidence and on the Budget (supply). it is a less formal arrangement than a coalition, since members of the smaller party do not sit in government and can vote against the government on other issues.

dominant party

one party dominates the number of seats in the legislative body and is the only party in government.

two party

only two parties have significant representation

three party

three parties have significant representation

multi-party

four or more parties have a significant number of representatives elected and smaller parties have a significant impact on policy.

additional member system (AMS)

an electoral system that uses two votes, one for a local representative and one for regional representatives, with the aim of producing a more proportional result