Democracy In Scotland Flashcards
Define representative
Someone who puts forward ideas and takes decisions on our behalf
Define democracy
Democracy is a system of government where everyone gets a vote on how the country is run.
Define parliament
A central building where MSP’s go to debate and make decisions
Define constituency
Am area an MP or MSP represents in parliament
Define surgery
A place where people express their concerns and problems. An MP will address social, economic or political concerns.
Define committee
A small group of MSP’s or MP’s who discuss proposals for new laws
Define devolution
Giving powers away to another government within the UK
Name 4 ways and MSP represents their constituents
First Ministers Questions (FMQ)
Committee work
Debate
Surgery
Define referendum
A special vote to decide a matter of national importance
What are reserved powers?
Powers saved for the UK parliament
What is a bill?
A proposal for a new law
What is the Scottish First Minister?
The leader of the Scottish Government
Name as many devolved powers as you can
Health, education, justice, heritage, arts, housing, transport, sport, environment, agriculture, fishing, tourism, emergency service
What are the Scottish parliament’s main goals?
Accountability Transparency Representativeness and participation Distribution of power Consensus and cooperation
What is the name if the person in charge of a committee?
Covenor
