The British Party System Is Often Called a "Two-And-A-Half Party

question 26

Multiple Choice

The British party system is often called a "two-and-a-half party system" because the

• A) Labour Party has two unofficial wings that operate with different policy objectives.
• B) House of Lords is part of government but is not popularly elected.
• C) Scottish National Party holds only a regional sway instead of a national one.
• D) Liberal Democratic Party trails far behind the Conservative and Labour parties in electoral strength.

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