1.2.4 UK political parties in context

• The UK operates within a multi-party system.
• The multi-party system in the UK contrasts with the two-party system in the United States.
• Which political party dominates in Scotland and seeks Scottish independence?

  Scottish National Party
• What is the ideological position of the Conservative Party?

  Conservative, economically liberal
• The Conservative Party is generally more right-wing, favoring free market economics and traditional social values
• The Green Party prioritizes environmental protection and sustainability
• What is one recent policy adaptation of the Conservative Party to broaden its appeal?

  Socially progressive positions
• Timeline of the Scottish National Party's ideological development

  1️⃣ Focus solely on Scottish independence

  2️⃣ Broadening platform to include social democratic policies
• Political parties in the UK seek to influence government policy by getting their candidates elected
• The multi-party system in the UK allows for a diversity of political views to be represented.

  True
• The Liberal Democrats often hold key swing votes in Parliament due to their moderate success.


  True
• What is the primary purpose of political parties in the UK?

  To influence government policy
• How are UK political parties primarily funded?

  Membership fees, donations, state funding
• Match the UK political party with its ideology:

  Conservative Party ↔️ Conservative, economically liberal

  Labour Party ↔️ Social democratic, centre-left

  Green Party ↔️ Green politics, environmentalism

  Liberal Democrats ↔️ Liberal, centre-left
• The UK's multi-party system ensures a diversity of political views.


  True
• The Green Party prioritizes environmental protection and sustainability.
• What is the primary focus of the Scottish National Party?

  Scottish independence
• The Conservative Party has traditionally represented conservative and free market values
• The Labour Party has adopted more market-friendly economic policies while maintaining its commitment to social justice
• What factors have influenced the historical development of UK political parties?

  Changing voter preferences
• What type of political system does the UK operate under?

  Multi-party system
• Which party is the largest in the UK as of the study material's date?

  Conservative Party
• What role do major political parties play in the UK?

  Shaping political agenda
• Ideological differences among UK parties influence their approaches to key issues.


  True
• Timeline of the Labour Party's ideological development

  1️⃣ Socialist, workers' rights

  2️⃣ Social democratic, centre-left

  3️⃣ Moving towards market-friendly economics
• What has shaped the ideologies and policy platforms of UK political parties?

  Historical development
• What type of principles did the Liberal Democrats initially advocate?

  Liberal and centrist
• Match the UK political party with its initial ideology:

  1️⃣ Conservative Party

  2️⃣ Conservative, free market

  3️⃣ Labour Party

  4️⃣ Socialist, workers' rights

  5️⃣ Liberal Democrats

  6️⃣ Liberal, centrist

  7️⃣ Scottish National Party (SNP)

  8️⃣ Scottish nationalism
• Proportional Representation (PR) systems allow for greater representation of smaller parties.


  True
• The major UK parties have distinct policy positions that reflect their core values
• The First-Past-The-Post (FPTP) electoral system favors larger parties.


  True
• The structure of UK political parties is hierarchical.


  True
• Major political parties in the UK have significant representation in Parliament.


  True
• UK political parties have distinct ideological positions, such as Conservative, Labour, and Liberal Democrat.
• Which UK political parties support social welfare policies and progressive social reforms?

  Labour Party and Liberal Democrats
• The Labour Party and Liberal Democrats support social welfare policies and progressive social reforms.

  True
• Ideological differences among UK parties influence their policy platforms and approaches to key issues.


  True
• The Labour Party began as a socialist party focused on workers' rights and the welfare state.


  True
• The Green Party's growth in prominence is driven by public concern over environmental issues.


  True
• Match the feature of UK political parties with its description:

  Purpose ↔️ To influence government policy and get candidates elected

  Structure ↔️ Hierarchical with leader and local branches

  Funding ↔️ Membership fees, donations, state funding