The work of a current movement to extend the franchise (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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What voting age does the Votes at 16 campaign aim to establish in the UK?
What voting age does the Votes at 16 campaign aim to establish in the UK?
16
Which hashtag does Votes at 16 use on social media platforms?
Which hashtag does Votes at 16 use on social media platforms?
#Vote16
Which party does NOT support the Votes at 16 campaign?
Which party does NOT support the Votes at 16 campaign?
Conservative Party
Which youth organisation works with the Votes at 16 campaign?
Which youth organisation works with the Votes at 16 campaign?
British Youth Council
When did 16- and 17-year-olds vote in the Scottish independence referendum?
When did 16- and 17-year-olds vote in the Scottish independence referendum?
2014
When did Wales pass legislation for 16-year-olds to vote in Senedd elections?
When did Wales pass legislation for 16-year-olds to vote in Senedd elections?
2019
What was the turnout among 16-17 year-olds in Scotland's 2014 referendum?
What was the turnout among 16-17 year-olds in Scotland's 2014 referendum?
75%
How many young people participated in the Make Your Mark campaign in 2017?
How many young people participated in the Make Your Mark campaign in 2017?
955,000
What happened to 16-17 turnout on Isle of Man from 2006 to 2016?
What happened to 16-17 turnout on Isle of Man from 2006 to 2016?
Dropped from 55.3% to 46.2%
When did the ECHR rule the UK prisoner voting ban violated human rights?
When did the ECHR rule the UK prisoner voting ban violated human rights?
2004
How many MPs voted against prisoner voting in the 2011 Commons debate?
How many MPs voted against prisoner voting in the 2011 Commons debate?
234
Which article did the ECHR say the UK prisoner voting ban violated?
Which article did the ECHR say the UK prisoner voting ban violated?
Article 3 of First Protocol
Which Labour MP advocated for compulsory voting in 2015?
Which Labour MP advocated for compulsory voting in 2015?
David Winnick
Which groups are identified as non-voters in compulsory voting arguments?
Which groups are identified as non-voters in compulsory voting arguments?
Ethnic minorities, D&E voters, youth
What was the turnout in the 2024 UK General Election?
What was the turnout in the 2024 UK General Election?
59.7%