SCOTTISH POLITICS - Political parties and success

Question 1

Name some ways some political parties are better than others?

Answer 1

Party leader image
Size of party
Party’s money for campaigning
Their use of media

Question 2

Why the party leader image makes political parties better

Answer 2

If you have a “Strong” and “Steady” leader you’ll come across more professional and get more votes compared to a leader who seems “Weak” and “Wobbly” who doesn’t seem in control and possibly cost the election for their party

Question 3

Example of party image leader being for successful

Answer 3

2017 SNAP election, Jeremy Corbyn appealed to more younger people than Theresa May, resulting in Labour gaining for seats

Question 4

Why does the size of a party make a party more successful?

Answer 4

You have a big member count you have an advantage with more support, than one with less members which could result if a party winning an election

Question 5

Example of size of party being successful

Answer 5

An example of this would be Labour 500,000 members already saved them in elections as they always get high amount of seats compared to Greens 50,000 members