2.1.3 Debates on further reform

• Match the political perspective with their view on further constitutional reform:

  Conservatives ↔️ Prefer gradual, incremental changes

  Labour/Liberal Democrats ↔️ Support substantial reforms for democracy

  Academics/Experts ↔️ Divided but agree on modernization
• Experts agree that the UK's uncodified constitution requires modernization.


  True
• Why do academics favor proportional systems for electoral reform?

  Enhance fairness
• Conservatives believe that drastic changes could destabilize the UK's long-standing traditions
• What are the three main areas affected by constitutional reform in the UK?

  Democracy, efficiency, representation
• What is one benefit of constitutional reform for marginalized groups in the UK?

  Increased influence
• Constitutional reform in the UK is a completed process with no ongoing debates.

  False
• Steps involved in enhancing democracy through constitutional reform in the UK:

  1️⃣ Electoral reform

  2️⃣ Devolution of power

  3️⃣ Strengthening Parliament's role
• The Conservatives generally oppose the codification of the constitution because they prefer to maintain its flexibility
• Proportional representation could increase voter turnout and lead to fairer representation
• Conservatives favor gradual reforms to preserve stability
• There are ongoing debates on the need for further constitutional reform in the UK.


  True
• What is the primary argument for constitutional reform in terms of democracy and accountability?

  Enhance democratic participation
• What type of electoral system do Labour/Liberal Democrats generally support?

  Proportional representation
• What is the main argument against constitutional reform from the Conservative perspective?

  Preserve stability
• What is one potential impact of constitutional reform on voter turnout?

  Increased participation
• Constitutional reform aims to reduce unnecessary bureaucracy
• Match the perspective with its view on government efficiency:

  Conservatives ↔️ Support streamlined processes

  Labour/Liberal Democrats ↔️ Support efficiency improvements

  Academics ↔️ Generally favor streamlined processes
• Labour and Liberal Democrats tend to support reforms that increase democracy and accountability
• What type of electoral system do Labour and Liberal Democrats support?

  Proportional representation
• What is the primary concern of Conservatives regarding constitutional reform?

  Preserving stability
• Conservatives are skeptical of substantial changes to the UK constitution.


  True
• What is constitutional reform in the context of the UK's political system?

  Changes to rules and principles
• What do constitutional debates in the UK shape the future of?

  Constitutional framework
• Order the proposed reforms to the UK constitution from most opposed to most supported by Conservatives:

  1️⃣ Electoral reform

  2️⃣ House of Lords reform

  3️⃣ Codification of constitution

  4️⃣ Devolution
• Conservatives support retaining the unelected House of Lords.


  True
• Match the political perspective with their view on the potential impacts of reform:

  Conservatives ↔️ Skeptical of substantial changes

  Labour/Liberal Democrats ↔️ Advocate for increased participation

  Academics ↔️ Divided on extent of benefits
• Proportional representation is expected to decrease voter turnout in the UK.

  False
• What is the Conservatives' general view on further constitutional reform in the UK?

  Oppose major reforms
• Experts agree that the UK's constitution is fully modern and requires no updates.

  False
• Conservatives believe frequent constitutional reforms could destabilize the UK's political system.

  True
• What is one benefit of constitutional reform for marginalized groups?

  Greater influence