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Democracy In Scotland Flashcards

1
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Key features of a democracy

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Citizen elected government
Freedom of speech
Regular and free elections

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2
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Devolved matters

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Only affects people on Scotland
Scottish parliaments responsibility
Education, health, environment

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Reserved matters

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Affects people across uk or how the uk works with other countries
Responsibility of uk parliament
Defence, air travel, money

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4
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Job of first minister

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Lead Scottish government
Appoint cabinet secretary’s
Represent Scotland
Attend first ministers questions

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Role of individuals in elections

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Listen to different arguments
Vote
Stand to be elected

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Job of media in elections

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Inform the public
Scrutinise
Promote parties

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Role of parties in an election

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Prepare for government
Campaign
Produce manifesto and policies

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What does an msp do in parliament

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Debate
Vote and make amendments
Attend fmq

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Electoral system

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System where the public vote in elections

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Role of msp in a constituency

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Appear in media
Attend meetings
Hold surgeries
Attend visits

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Constituency

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Area elected politician represents

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12
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Additional member system

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1 vote for constituency member

2nd vote for party

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13
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How many msps in Scottish parliament?

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129

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14
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How many constituency’s are there in Scotland?

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73

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How many regions is Scotland divided into and how many msps are elected for each region

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Eight sections

Seven per section

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How many of the 129 msps are regional

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56

17
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Advantages of additional member system

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Fairer
Gives minor parties a chance
More choice

18
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Disadvantages of additional member system

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Leads to unstable government
Creates conflict
It’s confusing

19
Q

Under represented groups

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Women - sexism
LGBT - homophobia
Ethnic minorities - racism

20
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Influence of media

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Inform
Entertain
Educate
Influence and persuade

21
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Types of media

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Broadcast
Print
New media

22
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Role of broadcast media

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To inform
Not be biased
Must show balance of debates

23
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Role of print media

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To influence
Can be biased
Encourage readers to support specific parties

24
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Role of new media

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Persuade 
Influence
Inform
Can be biased 
Everyone has platform to give opinion
25
Q

Media methods used in politics

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Televised debates

First ministers questions

26
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Role of committees

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Consider petitions

Investigate current issues

27
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Qualities needed to be a political representative

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Decision making skills
Confidence
Team working

28
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Pressure groups

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Influence parliament

Strong belief

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