AQA GCSE Citizenship Studies · 8100
Paper 1
Revise: Standing for ElectionIndependent candidates must follow the same legal eligibility rules as party candidates.
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GCSE Citizenship Studies · key term
A candidate who stands without representing a political party.
Used by AQA and Edexcel
Paper 1
Revise: Standing for ElectionIndependent candidates must follow the same legal eligibility rules as party candidates.
Paper 1, Paper 2
A candidate who stands for election without representing a political party.
Revise: Political Parties and CandidatesAn independent candidate stands without party affiliation, so does not go through a party’s selection process. Both party and independent candidates must meet the applicable legal requirements for standing. Selection by a party is not the same as legal eligibility, and neither guarantees election.
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