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Modern Studiesnat 5 ( Anjali ) > Democracy In Scotland > Flashcards

Democracy In Scotland Flashcards

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Sexist voters key point

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Perfect male candidates
Prejudice
Politics is traditionally an occupation for men
Struggled to get elected into office

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Sexist voter example

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45% of Mps are women when it should be half and equal amount

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Gender stereotypes key point

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Role of a woman to run the household
Expected to stay at home
Only certain jobs
They feel societal pressure to conform

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Gender stereotypes examples

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Can harm income
pay gaps and gender inequality contributes

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What do you say when talking about representation of women

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Another reason why woman are underrepresented in scottish politics is because of

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Two general reason why women are underrepresented in politics

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Gender stereotyping
Sexist voters

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Three general devolved powers

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health
Law and order
And education

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Education key points

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Good quality school buildings
Enough teachers
Entire education system

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Education example

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School closing for Covid 19

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Law and order key points

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Maintaining peace safety
Running of the police
Courts service

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What’s an example of law and order

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Scottish courted have three verdicts not proven guilty and non guilty
Different to England

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What do you say about devolved matter

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One devolved power of Scottish parliament is

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The role of parties in election and campaigning two general points

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Pricey manifesto
Engage with the media

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Produce manifesto key points

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create polices
make promises to the people
votes to power

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Produce manifestos example

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2021 election Nicola promises Scottish independence vote again

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Engage with the media example

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Work with the media
Promote ideas
Hope of winning of Scot public

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Example of engage with the media

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Tv leadership debates
2021
Leaders of political parties
Nicola sturgeon Lorna slater Douglas Ross….

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General saying of role of parties in election and campaigns

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One way in which political parties participate in Scottish elections is by …..

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The role of the media in election and campaign general ideas

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Influence voters
Hold candidates to account

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Influence voters key point

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Media write or publish stories
Some parties look good while criticising others

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Example of influence voters

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Scottish sun and daily mail supports Tories 2021 election against the SNP

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Hope candidates to account key points

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Ask questions ideas and manifestos
Opportunity to defend
Promote themselves

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Gold candidates to account example

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Human yousaf defended his parties record on healthcare and education staff campaigned for pay rise

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Thee key features in democracy of Scotland

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Free speech is supported
Citizens have political rights
Government elected by the people

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Explain why citizens have political rights in a democracy being a key feature in democracy

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Rights that allow citizens to participate in the politics of Scotland

Rights to freedom of speech the right to protest

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Give me an example of citizens have political rights in democracy being a key feature in democracy

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10,000+ protest cop26 inaction on global warming

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Explain why free speech is supported a key feature of democracy

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Free to express themselves
Able to voice there support or critiques the government

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Example of why free speech is supported a key feature of democracy

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Media and people crises humza yusaf for still pushing for Scottish independence even if the uk says no referendum

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Explain health a devolved matter the Scottish parliament has responsibility for

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As hospitals access to treatments
Now patients in scotland are treated how much money is spent every year

30
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Example health a devolved matter the Scottish parliament has responsibility for

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COVID vaccine programe was different form uk

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Three reserved matters

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Immigration
Defences
Foreign policy

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Explain foreign policy a reserved matter

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Negotiating trade deals
Impacts exports from and imports to
Treats other countries
Issue sanctions

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Foreign policy a reserved matter example

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Trade deals would only be made if Scottish independence

34
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Explain defence a reserved power

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All British military forces make decisions about how they are deployed

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Defences a reserved matter example

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Fast join Ukraine only uk can

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Immigration a reserved power explain

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Control over the borders
Promotes National security
Controlling international relations

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Three roles of first minster

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Represent Scotland at home and abroad
Lead the Scottish government
Appoint and reshuffle cabinet ministers

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One role of the first minister is to lead the Scottish government

This means…

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Responsive for running the country
Setting out priorities for their term in government
Set the agenda for meetings
Decide time scales for policies

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One role of the first minister is to lead the Scottish government

For example…

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2023 policy prospectus for his government
Equality opportunity and community at this heart

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One time of the first is to Represents scotland at home and abroad

The first minister will…

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Reguarly travel to other countries
Represents and promotes Scotland - live guest business
Creates jobs

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One time of the first is to Represents scotland at home and abroad

For example…

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2023 humza yousaf ment Pakistani prime minister shehvaz sharif strengthen historic ties

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One town of first minister is to appoint and reshuffled cabinet ministers

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Ch pose their cabinet
Select other MSPs
Take responsibility for the different departments of Scottish government
Reshuffle members
Hire and fire

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One role of the first minister is to appoint and reshuffled cabinet minister

For example

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Jenny Gilruth as his cabinet secretary for education and skills - 2023 by humza yosaf

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Example One right individuals have in a democracy is the right to vote and the The responsibility is that they should use it.

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For example over 2.7 million people in Scotland voted in the 2021 Scottish parliament election which saw the SNP win the most seats

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One right individuals have in a democracy is the right to join a party and then responsibility is that they should support the party example

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For example over 100,000 people in Scotland are members of political parties with SNP being the biggest party

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Another right that individuals have is the right to protest and the responsibility to obey the law and be peaceful

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For example in October 2022 thousands of people protested in Glasgow against the rising cost of living

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People can participate in Scottish politics though voting examples

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For example in the 2021 Scottish parliament election, Kaukab Stewart ( SNP) was elected as the constituency MSP for Glasgow kelvin

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