What was significant about Clause 4 of the Labour Party original manifesto?
a. It called for a Marxist revolution.
b. It called for an end to England's nationalized health care system.
c. It called for an end to government-funded pensions.
d. It called for an end to the Anglican Church.
e. It called for the nationalization of key British industries.
Q. 2Blair's New Labour was born out of
a. consecutive electoral victories.
b. the successes of nationalized industries.
c. union-business coalitions.
d. moderation of unions' socialistic policies.
e. widespread disillusionment with the monarchy.
Q. 3The Labour Party's successes in the past twenty years were built in part on Tony Blair's
a. reputation as an old-time party boss.
b. collaborative leadership model.
c. engaging and open image, which he presented in person and on television.
d. similarities to Neville Chamberlain.
e. appeal to the left-wing of the Labour Party.
Q. 4Someone who opposes British integration into the European Union is known as a
a. Europhobe.
b. Euro-hater.
c. Euro-basher.
d. Euroskeptic.
e. Europhile.
Q. 5In recent years, the most difficult policy issues for Britain's Conservative Party to resolve internally have revolved around
a. education.
b. privatization.
c. the European Union.
d. immigration.
e. devolution.
Q. 6Which current British political party has its roots in the English nobility?
a. The Conservative Party
b. The Labour Party
c. The Liberal Democrats
d. The Social Democrats
e. The Scottish National Party
Q. 7Since the 1960s, what has been the biggest indicator of the decline in British civic culture?
a. Increasing use of violence by labor union activists
b. Declining self-identification with Britain, especially by Welsh and Scots
c. Increasing ideological polarity between the Labour Party and the Conservatives
d. Increasing calls for reducing the budget of the British monarchy
e. Declining viewership of British national soccer games
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