1.2.2 Established political parties

• What are established political parties characterized by?

  Significant presence in government
• What advantage do established parties have over other parties in the political system?

  More resources, organization, influence
• Established parties can form governments or become major opposition parties.


  True
• Established parties have a broad support base across different demographics and regions.


  True
• Established parties have the ability to form governments or be a major opposition party.

  True
• Place the following historical events of the Conservative and Labour parties in chronological order:

  1️⃣ Conservative Party embraced pragmatism under Disraeli

  2️⃣ Labour Party emerged from trade unions

  3️⃣ Conservative and Labour dominated post-WWII politics

  4️⃣ Ideological shifts and electoral success in late 20th century

  5️⃣ Facing new challenges in the 21st century
• Which two parties dominated British politics after World War II?

  Conservative and Labour
• Established political parties have a broad support base across different demographics and regions
• Established parties have the ability to form governments or be a major opposition party.


  True
• Established parties have broad influence and a strong presence across different regions and demographics
• Established parties have limited ability to influence policy compared to other parties.

  False
• Other parties can form governments more easily than established parties.

  False
• Established parties must adapt to changing societal expectations to maintain their dominance
• Established political parties often have extensive party machinery, including local branches and fundraising capabilities.


  True
• After World War II, both the Conservative and Labour parties dominated politics
• Established political parties are long-standing, well-organized, and have a significant presence in government
• Established parties have experienced leadership and clear ideological positions
• What advantages do established parties have compared to other parties?

  More resources, organization, influence
• The Labour Party emerged from trade unions and socialist societies
• What challenges do the Conservative and Labour parties face in the 21st century?

  New challenges, diverse electoral base
• Experienced leadership and clear ideological positions are characteristics of established political parties
• Established parties have a narrow support base compared to other parties.

  False
• Established parties possess extensive resources and organization, including local branches, fundraising, and media presence
• Order the following stages of policy influence:

  1️⃣ Dominate media coverage

  2️⃣ Influence political agenda

  3️⃣ Form governments

  4️⃣ Enact policies
• Populist parties often position themselves in opposition to established political parties.


  True
• Established political parties have a broad support base across different demographics and regions
• Arrange the following periods in chronological order to illustrate the historical evolution of established parties:

  1️⃣ Late 19th Century: Pragmatism under Disraeli

  2️⃣ Early 20th Century: Emergence of Labour

  3️⃣ Post-WWII: Domination and social welfare policies

  4️⃣ Late 20th Century: Ideological shifts

  5️⃣ 21st Century: New challenges, diverse base
• Match the period with the key event in established party history:

  Late 19th Century ↔️ Pragmatism under Disraeli

  Early 20th Century ↔️ Emergence of Labour

  Post-WWII ↔️ Domination and social welfare

  21st Century ↔️ New challenges, diverse base
• What type of party machinery do established parties have?

  Extensive
• The Conservative Party embraced pragmatism under Benjamin Disraeli in the late 19th century.


  True
• Both the Conservative and Labour parties saw ideological shifts and electoral success in the late 20th century.


  True
• Established parties have an extensive party machinery, including fundraising capabilities and media presence.


  True
• Compared to other parties, established parties have more resources, organization, and influence
• The ability to form governments is a key characteristic of established parties.


  True
• Established parties have significant influence over the political agenda, while other parties are less able to set the agenda
• Established parties face challenges such as increasing voter volatility, the rise of populism, and the need to adapt to changing societal demands