Political Parties

What are the qualities of the right-wing?

• Capitalist Economy

• Private Ownership

• Free Market Capitalism

• Individual Choice

• Strong of Law and Order

• Inequality is Natural in Society

• Human Nature is Fixed

Who founded One-Nation Conservatism?

Benjamin Disraeli

When was Benjamin Disraeli Prime Minister?

1868 and 1874-80

Where did the term ‘One-Nation Conservatism’ originate from?

A passage in one of Disraeli’s books, ‘Sybil’

What is the aim of 'one-nation’ philosophy?

It aimed to bridge the gap between social classes through a paternalistic social policy.

What ideology is considered to be the U.S cousin of Thatcherism?

Reaganism / Reaganomics

How many registered political parties are there?

355

Are manifestos legally binding?

No

What is the Sailsbury Convention?

A constitutional convention under which the House of Lords should not block a government bill which aligns with their manifesto.

What are the qualities of the left-wing?

• State intervention

• Economic redistribution

• Focus on rehab over punishment

• Equality in economic status

• Human nature is malleable

• Equality of opportunity

After which war did the ‘Liberals’ and 'Tories’ originate?

The English Civil War

What were the two sides fighting in The English Civil War?

The Monarchists/Royalists and The Roundheads

What attributes define One Nation Conservatism?

• Order

• Support for tradition

• Organic Society

• Fear of too much diversity

• Pragmatism

• Support for private property

• Noblesse Oblige

What attributes define The New Right / Thatcherism

• Neo-liberal economic view

• Neo-conservative social views

• The free market

• Property ownership

What does the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000 do?

It controls where money can come from to ensure that there are public disclosure agreements for substantial contributions made to parties.

Where do parties get their money from?

• Private donations

• Memberships

• Trade Unions

• Foreign Donations

• Taxes