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(1) The Conservative Party has increased its number of seats to gain an overall majority in parliament. For a standing government to incease its representation is rare in modern times. What is the standout reason for this improvement. Please select one from the multiple list of choices.
 
Conservative Party policies/manifisto.
 
Conservative Party record in office.
 
The leadership of David Cameron
 
The strength or popularity of cabinet MP's
 
The lack of a credible alternative for government
 
Other
 
 
 
 
(2)  The Labour Party failed to improve its representation from the last election in 2010. This is a rare occurrence in modern politics - for the leading party of opposition - to lose seats. What is the standout reason for Labour's decline?
 
The Labour Party policices/manifesto.
 
The leadership of Ed Miliband.
 
Lack of support for the shadow cabinet as a group.
 
The overwhelming appeal of the Conservative Party.
 
The emergence of other parties strength, such as UKIP and the SNP.
 
Other
 
 
 
 
(3)  The Lib. Dems. sufferred a dramatic decline at the election, losing 49 seats, to leave them with only 8 sitting MP's. What is the standout reason for their low rating? Please select one from the following.
 
The lack of appeal for Lib. Dem. policies/manifesto
 
The Lib. Dem. record in coalition with the Conservatives.
 
The leadership of Nick Clegg
 
The lack of party trust, given reneging on past commitments.
 
The overwhelming appeal of the Conservatives.
 
The rise in popularity of other parties, such as UKIP and the Greens.
 
Other
 
 
 
 
(4) The SNP produced a dramtic rise in its parliamentary representation, gaining 50 seats at the 2015 General Election. What is the standout reason for their rise in popularity? Select one option from the following list.
 
The leadership of Nicola Sturgeon
 
An overwhelming support for Scottish separation from Great Britain.
 
The lack of a credible alternative.
 
The urge to leave a Conservative led British parliament.
 
The lack of support for the Labour party.
 
Other
 
 
 
 
(5)  UKIP were the third largest party by popular vote at the 2015 General Election, with 12.6% of the vote. However, they only have 1 sitting MP. What is the standout reason for the increase in their vote?
 
Election hustings gave a fuller representation of the Nationalist parties.
 
The leadership of Nigel Farage.
 
Scepticism over the European Parliaments rule.
 
The inability to control our borders from European Community nationals.
 
Other
 
 
 
 
(6) The first past the post STV (Single transferrable vote) system of general election balloting has come under renewed criticism, because of the popular vote not reflecting the number of MP's, or parliamentary representation. Is this the best way of producing our election results or should we adopt some form of proportional representation? Select one.
 
Keep the present system of constituency, first past the post.
 
Use some form of proportional representation.
 
Other
 
 
 
 
(7) The European Parliament affects our lives, yet unlike Westminster receives very little media attention. Discuss how you would like to be better informed and on what subjects?
   
 
 
 
(8) Please drag and rank (1st to 5th) the following in terms of the importance European Parliament legislation has had on our lives.
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    (9) Looking at this website, please rate the merit of the book reviews and the saxophone tune(s).
    Very Unsatisfied Unsatisfied Neutral Satisfied Very Satisfied Excellent
    As the Crow Flies
    Morrissey Autobiography
    Be Careful What You Wish For
    Shostakovich: A life
    Tales of the Unexpected
    My Uncle Oswald
    Beginners Guides
    Xenophobes Guide
    Summertime Sax Video
     
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