Chapter 23 Section 1: Democratic Reform in Britain
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Benjamin Disraeli
forged the Tories into the modern Conservative Party
William Gladstone
led The Whigs; alternated as prime minister with Benjamin Disraeli and both for important reforms
Rotten Borough
rural town in England that sent members to Parliament despite having few or no voters
Electorate
the body of people allowed to vote
Queen Victoria
the greatest symbol in British life
Parliamentary Democracy
a form of government in which the executive leaders(usually a prime minister and cabinet) are chosen by and responsible to the legislature (parliament) and are also members of it
Secret Ballot
allowed people to cast their votes without announcing them publicly
