Changes in representation Flashcards
1
Q
who was able to vote in boroughs after the great reform act?
A
-adult males owning or occupying property rated at £10 could vote provided they had been resident for one year and poor rates
2
Q
who could vote in counties after the great reform act?
A
In counties, adult males owning property worth £2 pa (as before) or adult males renting land worth £50pa (Tory amendment – Chandos Clause) could now vote
3
Q
what did the great reform act do for representation
A
- there were still 56 rotten / pocket boroughs disenfranchised; in total 145 borough seats were abolished
- there were 22 new two member boroughs
4
Q
evidence of pressure from above
A
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