UK and US: The degree of internal unity within parties (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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What does low internal unity within a political party typically lead to?
What does low internal unity within a political party typically lead to?
Public disagreements & factionalism
What is the primary tool used by UK party leadership to ensure MPs vote in line with party policies?
What is the primary tool used by UK party leadership to ensure MPs vote in line with party policies?
The whips system
What serious consequence can UK MPs face if they defy the whip?
What serious consequence can UK MPs face if they defy the whip?
Losing the party whip (expulsion)
Which two factions have long divided the Conservative Party on European Union issues?
Which two factions have long divided the Conservative Party on European Union issues?
Eurosceptics & Europhiles
What do 'Thatcherites' in the Conservative Party support?
What do 'Thatcherites' in the Conservative Party support?
Free-market policies & minimal state
Which faction represents the left-wing of the Labour Party?
Which faction represents the left-wing of the Labour Party?
Momentum
What did Labour's internal conflicts under Corbyn contribute to?
What did Labour's internal conflicts under Corbyn contribute to?
Defeat in the 2019 general election
How does US party discipline compare to UK party discipline?
How does US party discipline compare to UK party discipline?
US has weaker party discipline
Which recent movement has exacerbated divisions within the Republican Party?
Which recent movement has exacerbated divisions within the Republican Party?
Trumpism
What progressive policy do some Democrats advocate for regarding healthcare?
What progressive policy do some Democrats advocate for regarding healthcare?
Medicare for All
Why is bipartisanship particularly needed in the USA for passing legislation?
Why is bipartisanship particularly needed in the USA for passing legislation?
Especially amongst divided government
What do both UK Labour and Conservative parties agree on regarding the NHS?
What do both UK Labour and Conservative parties agree on regarding the NHS?
Increase in funding for the NHS
What environmental goal do UK Labour and Conservative parties both support?
What environmental goal do UK Labour and Conservative parties both support?
Bringing forward net zero emissions