FPTP
What does FPTP stand for?
First-Past-The-Post
How often must a UK general election take place at least?
A. Every 2 years
B. Every 3 years
C. Every 5 years
D. Every 10 years
C. Every 5 years
Which of the following is a local campaign activity?
A. Canvassing
B. National TV news
C. Party broadcasts
D. National party leadership debates
A. Canvassing
According to the traditional arrangement described in the material, what day do UK general elections take place?
Thursday
Which two major parties historically dominated British general elections?
Labour and Conservative
How many MPs does each constituency elect?
One MP
How much is the candidate deposit mentioned in the material?
£500
Which of the following is mainly associated with national election campaigns?
A. Local posters
B. Meetings with local voters
C. Party leaders and TV news
D. Door-to-door canvassing only
C. Party leaders and TV news
What time are polling stations open according to the material?
7 a.m.–10 p.m.
Which party traditionally had stronger support in northern England and inner-city areas?
A. Conservative Party
B. Labour Party
C. Green Party
D. Liberal Democrats
B. Labour Party
How does a voter normally vote under FPTP?
They choose one candidate.
What percentage of votes must a candidate receive to have their £500 deposit returned?
5%
What are the two main dimensions of British election campaigns?
A. Local and national
B. Regional and international
C. Government and royal
D. Parliamentary and judicial
A. Local and national
What happens after polling stations close?
A. Candidates vote again.
B. Ballots are counted.
C. The Prime Minister chooses the winner.
D. Parliament is dissolved immediately.
B. Ballots are counted.
Which party was traditionally stronger in southern England, suburbs, and large towns?
A. Labour Party
B. Conservative Party
C. Green Party
D. SNP
B. Conservative Party
A: 40%, B: 35%, C: 25%. Who wins?
Candidate A
Which requirement must a person meet to vote in a UK general election?
A. Be at least 16 years old
B. Be at least 18 years old and registered to vote
C. Have a university degree
D. Be a member of a political party
B
Why are marginal constituencies especially important during elections?
A. They have no political parties.
B. Their results can be very close.
C. They always have the largest populations.
D. They use proportional representation.
B
Who declares the winner in a constituency?
A. The Prime Minister
B. The party leader
C. The Returning Officer
D. The King
C. The Returning Officer
What happened in the 1997 general election according to the material?
A. Labour achieved its largest parliamentary majority in 73 years.
B. Conservatives won their largest majority in history.
C. A smaller party won a parliamentary majority.
D. No party won the election.
A. Labour achieved its largest parliamentary majority in 73 years.
Why can a candidate win without receiving more than 50% of the votes?
Because the candidate only needs to receive the most votes in the constituency.
True or False: Voting is compulsory for British citizens aged 18 and over
False
According to the material, what often influences voters more than individual candidates?
Political parties
What may happen if the result in a constituency is extremely close?
A. The election is cancelled.
B. A recount may be conducted.
C. The House of Lords chooses the winner.
D. All candidates receive the same number of seats.
B. A recount may be conducted.
What change in British politics is suggested by the rise of smaller parties and more flexible voters?
A. Politics became more complicated than a simple two-party competition.
B. Only two parties remained important.
C. Voters stopped participating in elections.
D. The UK adopted proportional representation.
A. Politics became more complicated than a simple two-party competition.