Democracy In Scotland Flashcards
Right to join pressure group and not break laws
EIS organised several strikes 2022-23 for better pay for teachers
Right to vote and responsability to register and use
SNP won with 64 seats
Petitions
2021, East Lothian council responded to petition about their committment to climate change, met with pupils to discuss plastic bottles in school lunch
Role of individuals - Choosing who to vote for
Political parties, eg SNP and conservatives have website free access for manifestos and other info
Role of political parties - campaign bus
in 2021, SNP had an indy ref 2 bus
Role of media - influence
TDT paper accused NS of crocodile tears handling pandemic, feb 24.
Role of media - educate
In april 2021, the bbc released an online article, information on 2021 conservative policies
Media Methods - Running Debates
Nicola Sturgeon took part in leaders debate on bbc watched by 700k
Pressure groups - lobbying
the tie campaign was able to convince mps into supporting scotland having first lgbtq inclusive education system
role of mps - decision time
scottish labour msp monica lennon proposed bill to make period products completely free, passed act in 2021.
respresentation of w/mg - sexism/discrimination
Patrick Harvie of scot greens homophobic abuse while campaigning august 23.
Difficult working conditions
Several female msps including gail ross of snp stood down in 2021 to look after families.
Role of comittees
Hold gov to account, reflect balance of msps, propose and ammend legistlation
Comittees - Scrutinising work of scot gov
Sep 23, education/children/youngppl comittee head evidence from jenny gilruth about attainment gap
Comittees - holding inquiries
2020, special comittee held inquiry into scot gov handling opf harrassment claims against alex salmond
