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Government and Politics
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How does the British electoral system work?

The electoral system used in the United Kingdom is called First Past The Post. When the UK Government calls an election, we vote in our constituencies to elect representatives for the House of Commons, wh...

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“The media has too much influence over the outcomes of elections and referendums.” (2019 GCSE)

In the United Kingdom the media has consistently played a large role in influencing elections and referenda, from the Zinoviev Letter of the 1920s to the 'It's the Sun Wot Won It' headline of 1992. The im...

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Explain and analyse two factors that can influence voting behaviour.

One factor that can influence voting behaviour is social class. Social class something each individual is in based on how much wealth they have, and ranges from working, middle and upper class. This facto...

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Give one argument for holding a referendum

Referendums are a useful exercise of democratic power. By holding a referendum, the electorate will feel represented, which will increase their confidence in the political system.

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Why is turnout lower for 18-25 year olds than other age groups?

There are a few reasons voting behaviour trends show lower turnout for younger generations. Younger voters do not experience the same degree of social class ties to political parties, for example working ...

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