Democracy: Devolved Matters

Question 1

definition

Answer 1

issues that the Scottish Parliament are responsible for that they can discuss + make laws on

Question 2

healthcare

Answer 2

explanation: MSPs can vote + decide on matters of public health + hospitals to help improve health for the people of Scotland
example: vaccine passports in Scotland

Question 3

education

Answer 3

explanation: MSPs can discuss + make changes to the education system in Scotland (eg exams, curriculum, staffing etc)
example: GCSE vs Nat 5

Question 4

justice + the courts

Answer 4

explanation: the parliament can make new laws or changes to the legal system, such as changing the sentences issued to convicted offenders
example: Scotland is the only country in the UK that has the not proven verdict + the Childrens Hearing System