Do our political views change as we get older?: 6 Minute English

Does our age affect the way we vote? And do our political views change as we get older? It's what Sam and Neil are discussing in 6 Minute English as well as teaching some related vocabulary.

THIS WEEK'S QUESTION:
What was the first UK general election in which 18-year-olds could vote?

A: 1929
B: 1950, or
C: 1970

[The answer is at the end of the programme]

VOCABULARY:

plausible
believable, possible

resistant to
against

idealistic
having a clear and simple moral view of how things should be

platform
the policies of a political party or politician

status quo
the situation as it is now

pragmatism
the idea of being realistic and practical about what can be achieved.

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