Democracy in Scotland Flashcards
Describe, in detail, the features of a democracy
Political Rights - Protest / Join Groups
Free Speech - Free to comment on Nicola Sturgeons Covid Response
Describe, in detail, devolved matters that the Scottish Parliament is responsible for
Health - (Health & Sport Committee) Organ Donation Bill
Education - (Education Committee) Exam Cancellation
Describe, in detail, devolved matters that the Scottish Government is responsible for
Health - New hospital in Glasgow
Education - ICT for Online Learning
Describe, in detail, the role of the First Minister
Lead Scottish Government - Approve Bus Travel
Represent Scotland - During Pandemic
Explain, in detail, why the First Minister is powerful
Lead Scottish Government - Approved Lockdown
Approves Deals - Free Bus Travel
Explain, in detail, why the First Minister is not powerful
Only Responsible for Devolved Matters - Couldn’t close borders
Have to agree - Had to agree with greens so governments budget passed
Describe, in detail, the rights and responsibilities individuals have in a democracy (3)
Right to Vote / Use your Vote - May 2021 parliament elections
Right to Protest / Obey the law - BLM
Right to Join a party / Help support - 100,000 members of SNP
Describe, in detail, the ways that individuals can participate in Scotland’s democracy (3)
Stand as a candidate - Nicola Sturgeon
Vote - May 2021 SP elections
Join a party - 100,000 members of SNP
Explain, in detail, why some people choose to participate (3)
Know how important it is - SP responsible for Devolved matters
To make a difference - Scotland uni is free, England its not
Protect their rights - Young people can now vote
Explain, in detail, why some people choose not to participate (3)
Feel excluded - Only 1 woman in charge of SD
Won’t matter - Against Nuclear weapons at Faslane
Don’t know how - AMS Complex
Describe, in detail, the different stages of an election (3)
Dissolution of SP - 2021 Election
Campaigning - TV Debates BBC
Election day - SNP won in 2021
Describe, in detail, the methods used by political parties in a campaign (3)
Manifesto - ICT In school
Debates- Leaders debate BBC
Canvasing & Leafleting - John Scott 2016 2021
Explain, in detail, why some political parties are successful in a campaign (3)
Number of members - 100,000 in SNP
Right leader - Ruth Davidson Conservatives
Social Media - 300,000 SNP Twitter followers Vs Green 55,000
Describe, in detail, the role of an individual in an election campaign (3)
Get informed - Leaders Debate
Stand as a candidate - Nicola Sturgeon
Vote - May 2021 SP Election
Describe, in detail, the role of political parties in an election campaign (3)
Promote Candidates - More women excpet cons
Manifesto - Free school meal
Campaign - John Scott
Describe, in detail, the role of the media in an election campaign (3)
Scrutinise PP -BBC Asked Nicola questions about hard border in IS
Provide Platform - PPB
Promote public concerns - Leaders Debate
Explain, in detail, why some parties use the media in a campaign (3)
To reach as many voters as they can - Broadcast media
Reach older voters - Print Media
Reach Younger voters - Social Media
Describe, in detail, the role/work of an MSP in the constituency
Visit local schools - PA Question time
Hold surgery - Virtually on Fridays
Describe, in detail, the work of MSPs in Parliament
Take part in debates - Smacking Ban
Take part in question time - Every Thursday
Describe, in detail, the composition of Scottish Parliament committees
Members of all parties - SNP have more members than Cons
Leadership shared between parties - Most committees the chair is from SNP
Explain, in detail, the purpose of the committees in the Scottish Parliament
Conduct Inquires - No Mods
Hold Account - 2020 Exam Cancellation
Describe, in detail, representation in the Scottish Parliament
Men Over Represented, Women Underrepresented - 55% of MSPS Male, 45% Female
Whites (historically) Over Representended, BAME Underrepresented - 98% MSPs White, 2% Ethnic Minorities
Explain, in detail, why some groups are underrepresented
Lack of Role Models - Only 1 Female FM
Abuse / Put off - Women 2 to 3 times more likely to experience online abuse more than men
Describe, in detail, they key features of the additional member system (3)
Voters get 2 votes - Ayr Constituency & South of Scotland Region
2 Types of MSPs - Siobian Brown and Nicola both represent local area
More proportional- 2021 Con got 23% vote, 24% seats
Describe, in detail, the outcomes of Additional Member System (3)
Coalition Government - Labour & Democrats Partnership
Minority Government - SNP & Green
Fairer Representation - 2021 Con got 23% Vote & 24% Seats
Explain, in detail, the advantages of the Additional Member System (3)
Strong link between local people and parliament - Siobhian Brown Ayr constituency
Voters get more choice - 2 Votes (SNP & Green for IndyRef)
Fairer representation of parties - 2021 Co got 23% vote & 24% seats
Explain, in detail, the disadvantages of Additional Member System (3)
Many people vote against constituency MSP - Siobhian Brown < 50% of vote
System is complex - 1 vote for person, 2nd vote for party
Results in Tactical Voting - Only vote SNP or Cons in Ayr
Explain, in detail, why some people don’t vote
Don’t feel represented - Only 1 wheelchair using MSP
Don’t have to - Turnount is around 50%
