Democracy In Scotland Flashcards
Devolved powers
Education
Health
Law and order
Reserved powers
Immigration
Foreign policy
Defence
Roles of the first minister
Lead the Scottish government
Represent Scotland home and abroad
Reshuffle and appoint cabinet ministers
Rights individuals have on a democracy
Right to vote
The right to join a party
To join a pressure group
The right to free speech
The right to protest
Ways people can participate in Scottish politics
Voting
Join a political party
Social media
Protesting
Contact an msp
Ways people can participate in elections
Voting
Donating to parties
Canvassing
Stand as a candidate
Showing support on social media
The role of parties in Scottish elections
Produce manifestos
Canvassing
Engage with the media
The role of the media in Scottish elections
Inform the public
Hold candidates to account
Influence voters
Reasons why people participate in Scottish parliament
To have their voice heard
Democratic responsibility
Hold people in power to account
It’s a privilege
Roles of trade unions
Negotiate on behalf of workers
Represent workers
Influence workers
Work on an msp in Parliament
Members bills
Question time
Committees
Voting
Reasons why women are underrepresented
Sexist voters
Media bias
Gender stereotypes
Reasons why ethnic minorities are underrepresented
Language barriers
Racist voters
Fewer role models
Roles of committees
Hold the government to account
Scrutinise legislation
Put forward new bills
Trade union examples
Negotiate on behalf of workers- For example in 2023 teachers union EIS successfully negotiated a pay rise with COSLA that will see the majority of teachers pay increase 14% in 2024.
Represent workers- For example Unison won a landmark case that allows all workers to stand for election and take part in public, political activity with fear of dismissal
Influence government policy- For example in October 2022 Unite opposed the Scottish government’s draft National Care Service which could see upto 75000 staff losing there jobs
