How The Queen Made £784,500 from the 2017 Election

The video explains an old election rule requiring candidates to pay a deposit, refundable if they secure over 5% of votes. This rule aims to deter frivolous campaigns but results in significant financial losses for parties like the Green Party, Lib Dems, and UKIP. The forfeited deposits go to the Queen, with no clear spending guidelines. Suggestions for spending include buying Instagram followers, corgis, and tea.

What is the main purpose of requiring candidates to pay a deposit in elections?

• To ensure only serious candidates participate

• To raise funds for the government

• To discourage new political parties

• To support the winning candidate

Which political party lost the most money in deposits in 2017?

• The Green Party

• The Lib Dems

• The Labour Party

• The Conservative Party

Why does the Queen receive the forfeited election deposits?

• It's a tradition

• The Electoral Commission's guidelines mandate it

• The Queen personally requests it

• It's used for public welfare

What humorous suggestion is made for the Queen to use the election earnings?

• Buy Instagram followers

• Invest in real estate

• Start a new political party

• Build a new palace

How many corgis could the Queen potentially buy with the forfeited deposits?

• 300

• 400

• 500

• 600