Democracy in Scotland

Question 1

Describe, in detail, the key features of a democracy

Answer 1

Government elected by people - Over age of 16 voted in 2021

Political Rights - Black Lives Matter Protests

Question 2

Describe, in detail, devolved matters that the Scottish Parliament is responsible for

Answer 2

Education - Evidence of 2020 exam cancellation

Health - Organ Donation Laws

Question 3

Describe, in detail, devolved matters that the Scottish Government is responsible for

Answer 3

Health - New hospital in Glasgow

Education - ICT devices to all students soon

Question 4

Describe, in detail, the role of the First Minister

Answer 4

Lead Scottish Government - Free bus travel

Represent Scotland - During Pandemic

Question 5

Describe, in detail, why the First Minister is very powerful

Answer 5

Leader of government - Rules during pandemic

Approve deals with other parties - Free bus travel

Question 6

Explain, in detail, why the First Minister is not very powerful

Answer 6

Only responsible for devolved matters - Cant close borders

Must answer parliament - Question time every Thursday

Question 7

Describe, in detail, rights and responsibilities individuals have in a democracy

Answer 7

Right to vote/Use the vote - May 2021 Scottish Parliament elections

Right to protest/Obey the law - BLM protests in 2020

Question 8

Describe, in detail, ways that individuals can participate in Scotland’s democracy

Answer 8

Joining a party - 100,000 members of SNP, Voting - May 2021 Scottish Parliament Elections

Question 9

Explain, in detail, why some groups choose to participate

Answer 9

Protect their rights - Young people have gained the right to vote

To make a difference/Influence politics - Scotland Uni is free England is not free

Question 10

Explain, in detail, why some people choose not to participate

Answer 10

Feel excluded - Only 1 woman in charge of Scotland democracy

Participation won’t matter feeling - Protests against nuclear weapons isn’t working

Question 11

Describe, in detail, social and economic inequalities in a world power you have studies

Answer 11

Poverty - 10% of WA in poverty contrast to 21% of BA in poverty

Poorer healthcare - BA live 4 years less than WA

Question 12

Explain, in detail, why some groups experience social and economic inequalities more

Answer 12

Higher poverty rates - 21% of BA in poverty

Less healthcare cover - BA die 4 years younger than WA

Question 13

Explain, in detail, why some groups experience social and economic inequalities less

Answer 13

Lower poverty rates - 10% of WA in poverty

More healthcare cover - WA live 4 years more than BA

Question 14

Describe, in detail, government responses to inequality in a world power you have studied

Answer 14

SNAP - $125 a month for each person

Heard Start - 300,000 head start children enter kintdergarden after getting support

Question 15

Describe, in detail, the different stages of an election

Answer 15

Campaigning - TV Debates BBC

Count - SNP Win 2021

Question 16

Describe, in detail, the methods used by political parties in a campaign

Answer 16

Manifesto - SNP Indy2 Promise

Leafleting & Canvasing - John Scott

Question 17

Explain, in detail, why some political parties are successful in a campaign

Answer 17

Number of members - SNP 100,000+

Social Media - SNP 300,000 Twitter followers

Question 18

Describe, in detail the role of an individual in an election campaign

Answer 18

Stand as a candidate - Nicola Sturgeon

Vote - 2016 Election

Question 19

Describe, in detail, the role of political parties in an election campaign

Answer 19

Campaign - John Scott

Manifesto - SNP ICT

Question 20

Describe, in detail, the role of the media in an election campaign

Answer 20

Promote public concerns - TV Leaders debate

Provide platform - PPB

Question 21

Explain, in detail, why some parties use the media in a campaign

Answer 21

Broadcast media - Reach older voters

Social media - Reach younger voters

Question 22

Describe, in detail, the role of an MSP in their constituency

Answer 22

Hold surgery - Siobhan Brown Fridays

Visit schools - PA Question time

Question 23

Describe, in detail, the work of an MSP in Parliament

Answer 23

Law making - Period products Monica Lennon, Question time - Sturgeon Thursdays

Question 24

Describe, in detail, the composition of Scottish Parliament committees

Answer 24

Leadership shared - Chair is SNP

Members of all parties - SNP more than Cons

Question 25

Explain, in detail, the purpose of the committees in the Scottish Parliament

Answer 25

Conduct Inquires - No mods

Scrutinise Legislation - Organ donation bill

Question 26

Describe, in detail, representation in the Scottish Parliament

Answer 26

EM underrepresented - 2%

Women underrepresented - 45%

Question 27

Explain, in detail, why groups are underrepresented

Answer 27

Lack of role models - only 1 female FM, Abuse - Sexism

Question 28

Describe, in detail, 1 feature of AMS

Answer 28

More proportional - con got 23% vote & 24% seats, 2 votes - Ayr constituency & South of Scotland Region

Question 29

Describe, in detail, the outcomes of AMS

Answer 29

Coalition Government - SNP & Green, Fairer Representation - Con got 23% vote & 24% seats

Question 30

Explain, in detail, the advantages of AMS

Answer 30

Fairer representation of parties - Con got 23% vote & 24% seats

Strong link between parliament and people - Siobhan Brown MSP for Prestwick

Question 31

Explain, in detail, the disadvantages of AMS

Answer 31

Complex system - 1 vote person 2nd vote party

Tactical voting - Only vote SNP or Cons in Ayr