Theories of Representation (AQA A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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Which house of Parliament has the most vital representation role?
Which house of Parliament has the most vital representation role?
House of Commons
Which three key groups do MPs with constituencies represent?
Which three key groups do MPs with constituencies represent?
Constituents, party, special interests
How many women were elected as MPs in 2019, setting a record?
How many women were elected as MPs in 2019, setting a record?
220 women
Which parties does FPTP severely under-represent?
Which parties does FPTP severely under-represent?
Liberal Democrats, Green Party, UKIP
Where must MPs declare their outside employment?
Where must MPs declare their outside employment?
Register of Members' Interests
What did Edmund Burke say he owed his constituents in 1774?
What did Edmund Burke say he owed his constituents in 1774?
Opinion, judgement, conscience
How does delegate theory describe an MP's role?
How does delegate theory describe an MP's role?
Mouthpiece for constituents
Which representation theory is most prevalent in modern UK politics?
Which representation theory is most prevalent in modern UK politics?
Mandate theory
How many Conservative MPs voted against the 2013 gay marriage bill?
How many Conservative MPs voted against the 2013 gay marriage bill?
136 Conservative MPs
What usually happens to MPs who leave their party mid-term and stand for re-election?
What usually happens to MPs who leave their party mid-term and stand for re-election?
They nearly always lose