Democracy In Scotland Examples Flashcards
Example for freedom of speech being supported
Many have been critical of nichola sturgeon because of the way she handled covid - 19 over social media
Example for the right to protest
There was a black matter lives protest during the summer of 2020
In Edinburgh
Example Power of appointment
John swinney was appointed as deputy first minister and recovery secretary in 2021
Example of leader of the Scottish Parliament as a role of the first minister
In 2020 Nicola sturgeon approved a bill on free travel for under 19s
Example for Representing scotland at home and abored
In 2019 Nicola sturgeon went to Paris to launch the new Scottish government office
Example for represent the media
Throughout covid 19 pandemic nicola sturgeon held daily teleised updates
Example for Chairing cabinet meetings
Throughout 2020 the cabinet focuses often was covid 19 regulations
Example for education as a devolved powers
All exams we cancelled in 2020/21 due to covid 19
Example for health as a devolved power
In March 2020 the government opened up a temporary hospital in Scottish event campus Glasgow to help with covid 19
Example of for joining a political party as a way to participate
In the 2021 the SNP had over 100,000 members
Example for right to vote as a way to Participate
63% of people vote in the 2021 Scottish Parliament election
Example for joining a pressure group as a way or participating
Save whotelinch library is a pressure that is trying to keep a library in Glasgow open
Example for why people choose to participate is to influence desison makers
In October 2022 around 500 members of the fire brigad Union took their campaign to Hollywood Road to campaign for a larger pay rise
Example for why people choose to participate is to protect their right to vote
In 2015 the voting age was lowered to 16years old in Scotland
Example for why people choose to participate is because they know how important it is
The Scottish Parliament is responsible for devolved matters like health and education
Example for participation wont matter as a reason not to participate
People have been protesting and voting against nuclear weapons in Scotland for decades and they still are
Example for why people choose not to participate cause they dont trust politicians
2020 Derek mackay was forced to resign after sending 100hunders of massages to a 16 year old boy
Example for why people choose not to pracipate due to lack of role models
People in ethnic minority take up 5% of MSPS in Scottish Parliament
Exmaple for debates as a way to campaign
The leader debate that are on BBC and STV with the first minister Nichola sturgeon again other party leaders
Example for social media as a way to campaign
The snp have over 300,000 followers on twitter
Example for number of party members as a successful way to campaign
The snp have over 100,000 members who vollenteer there time to promote the party
Example for party leader as a successful way to campaign
The conservatives promoted their old leader Ruth Davison instead of Douglas ross in the 2021 election as she was more popular
Example for use of social media as a successful way to campaign
For example snp have 300,000 follower on twitter and the closest party has 70 000 followers
Example for colltive actions is more effective as a reason why people join pressure groups
EIS is the largest teacher union in Scotland with 55,000 members having this many members increases their collective influence on the government which worked well innthe pay attention campaign in 2022
Example for media attention as a reason people join political parties
The EIS feature regularly on the Scottish news though 22 because of the pay attention campaign and spent months negotiating with the government for teachers pay
Example for protests as a method used by pressure groups to influence government
in 2019 after the climate extinction group organisased a protests to shut down cities and the Scottish government declared a climate emergency and changed some of it policies
Exmaple for letter writing campaign as a method used by pressure groups to influence government
Suffer against sewage pressure group organised a letter writing campaign about the bottle deposit scheme and Scottish government announced thier support
Example for educate as a role of the media
During civid 19 pandemic the first minister gave daily briefing through thr bbc ti make sure people were informed about the rules to keep safe
Example for Influence as a role of the media
in the run up to the 2021 Scottish elections the daily mail ran headlines warning voters about snp in the support for the Conservative
types of media
broadcast media
print media
new media
explain broadcast media as a type of media
this is things such as debates. the television has strict guideline to follow regarding what it broadcast, this is because they are not allowed to be biased, this can be useful as you get truthal information from the dates and helps you decide what party to vote for
explain print media as a type of media
newspapers are allowed to be biased and they can support any party and write positive articles about them and negative about party the oppiste party. this is great way to access information as it affordable
explain new media as a type of media
the interest has become the main way that most people gain information, it is estimate that over 70% of the uk population access the interest on a daily basis. this is a great way as its easy to access and it help engage young people politics.
methods used to influence voters by the meida
targeted ads
front page headlines
run debates
explain targeted ads as a method used to influence voters by the media
this is when media companies like facebook twitter and instgram are able to traget us with very specific ads. they can look at who we like the stories we read our age gender and relationships an use all this to data target us
explain front pages headlines as a method used to influence voters by the media
the front media is allowed to be biased which means they can publicly back the party or person they want to. they do this using catchy headines and shocking front pages – this is meant to influence those who either buy the newspapers or who see in when they are out and about.
explain run debates as a method used to inlfunce voter by the media
Though broadcasters have to be balanced in their reporting they will organise debates. Debates in the run up to elections offer a great opportunity for politicians to talk directly to their electorate (voters) while putting forward policies, listening to these debates may influence voters on what party they vote for.
how does the media influence the Scottish government and politics
uncover scandals
running their own campaigns
due to their impact on elections
explain uncover scandals as a way the media influences the scottish goverment/politices
often newspapers will look carefully at the government and try and find a scandal. This is because media organisations can conduct inquiries, exposing information about the government that the public was not aware of. This can be influential as it forces the government to act.
explain running their own campaign as a way the media influences the Scottish government
The media sometimes runs their own campaigns to support an issue they think is important, they will often try and influence the government on their campaign by questing them and putting pressure on them to support their campaign
explain why the meida is can influnace the scottish governemnt by their impact they have on elections
the press are allowed to express their opinions on politics and most papers are linked with or support a party. most people from their opinion on politics and their party, based on the information which give the meida a significanat amount of influnance over how they vote in an election.
reasons why political parties use the media during election campaigns
engage with younger voters
criticize their opponents
spread election promises
explain criticize their opponets
this is becuase the media alllwoes political parties to critize one another by drawing clear differences between policies. party political broadcast are often used as a way for parities to critize the work of their oppents as oppsoing paries cant respond immediatly to criticsim
example for broadcast meida as a type of media
at election time each of the major political parties in Scotland will be allowed an equal amount of time in the broadcast, this prevents any party gaining an advantage and allows the public to learn about each party in a fair manner
example for print media as a type of media
in 2016 election the Scottish sun backed the SNP for the third time and again the SNP won the election by a distance
example for new media as a type of media
it is estimated that 70% of the uk population access the internet on a daily basis
example for targeted ads a method used by the media to influence voters
in the 2021 election the green party published an advert about climate action and 95% of the people who saw it were under 35.
example for front page headline as a method used by the media to influence voters
in the run up to 2021 Scottish election the daily mail ran headline warning voters of the snp and supports the Scottish conservatives.
example for debates as a method used by the media to influence voters
Nicola sturgeon took part in the leaders debate on BBC in 2021 which was watched by nearly 700,000 people
example for uncover scandals as a method used by the media to influence the Scottish government
during COVID 19 pandemic the media repeatedly questioned Nicola sturgeon about her advisor breaking the rules and she had leave her role
example for running their own campaigns as a method used by the media to influence the Scottish government
the daily record had been running a campaign to decriminalize drugs which the SNP later supported
example for due to there impact on election as a method used by the media to influence the Scottish government
the sun normally supports the winning party in elections and in 2016 scottish election the sun backed the SNP and they won the election by a distance
example for engage with younger voters as a reason why the parties use the media in elections
the snp have over 300k followers on twitter and in 2021 scottish election parliment election many young people backed the snp
example for criticizes their opponents as a reason why the parties use the media during elections
scottish conservatives party political broadcast criticize the SNP for focusing on the Independence rather than everyday issues affecting Scots.
Example Coalition government as an outcome of the additional members system
The snp ans greens formed a coalition government in 2021 after the snp fell one seat short of a majority
Exmaple forMinority government an an outcome of the additional members system
The snp have run two minority government where they have had to rely on the greens to pass thier budget in 2016-2021 parliament
example for more proportional system as an advantage of the AMS
For example, in the 2021 Scottish Parliament elections the Greens gained 5% of votes and 6% of seats. The Conservatives had 23% of the votes and 24% of the seats. This is proportional.
example for gives parties the Chance to be represented as an advantage of the AMS
For example, in the 2021 Scottish Parliament elections, the Scottish Greens won 8 regional seats. Without PR they would have no MSPs
example for produces coalition government as an advantage of the AMS
For example, in 2021 the SNP and Greens formed coalition government. By forming a collation government, the parties work together providing better representation for voters.
example for confusing system as a disadvantage of the AMS
For example, in the 2021 Scottish Parliament elections voter turnout rate was 63%, however in the 2019 General Election turnout rate reached 67.3%.
example for coalition government as a disadvantage of the AMS
For example, while people voted for SNP and Greens individually, no one voted for a SNP-Green coalition which occurred in 2021.
example for confused on which representative to go to for help as a disadvantage of the AMS
For example, if you live in the Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale constituency you have 1 constituency MSP and 7 regional MSPs from the SNP, Labour and Conservative party.
example for voters get two votes as a key feature of the AMS
For example, the people in Earlston would vote in the Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale constituency and the South of Scotland region.
example for two types of MSPs as a key featrue of the AMS
For example, Nicola Sturgeon and Christine Graham represent their local area as they are constituency MSPs.
example for only responsibility for the devolved matters as an limitation of the first minister
during COVID 19 pandemic the first minister wasn’t able to close borders to international travels
example for they have to agree deals to be able to pass bill as on minority government as a limitation of the first minister
the first minister has required the support of the greens to pass their bills since 2016
example to vote as a role of the individual during election campaigns
For example, 63% of people voted in the 2021 Scottish Parliament elections which the SNP won.
example for stand as a candidate as a role of the individual during election campaigns
For example, Nicola Sturgeon and Christine Graham both put themselves forward to be candidates in the 2021 Scottish Parliament election.
example for being informed as a role of the individual during election campaigns
For example, nearly 700,000 people watched the leaders debate on BBC to stay informed during the 2021 campaign.
example for to recruit and promote candidates as a role of the political parties during election campaigns
For example, Labour in Scotland have been trying to recruit more women to stand as a way of showing the party is passionate about equality.
example for produce a manifesto as a role of the political parties during election campaigns
For example, the SNP manifesto in 2021 included policies on education such as that every school child should have a laptop or tablet and that all primary school students should get free school meals.
example for to go out and campaign as a role of the political party during election campaigns
For example, the SNP went around the Midlothian South, Lauderdale and Tweeddale constituency asking people to vote for them and their candidate Christine Graham. She won that seat in the election.
example for scrutinize political parties as a role of the media during election campaigns
For example, during the 2021 election, the BBC asked Nicola Sturgeon questions about a hard border in an independent Scotland.
example for provide a platform for political parties as a role of the media during election
For example, during the 2021 Scottish Elections parties such as the SNP, Conservatives and Labour had party political broadcasts shown on the BBC.
example for promote public concerns as a role of the media during election campaigns
For example, in the 2021 election the leaders all took part in the BBC Leaders Debate where Nicola Sturgeon and the other leaders took questions from the public through zoom about Covid 19 and a second referendum.
examples for believe voting is not only a right but a responsibility as a reason people choose to vote
in 2021 Scottish parliament election election around 35% didn’t vote if they had the SNP, if they had SNP and green coalition may not have been necessary as the SNP may have got enough votes to gain a majority.
example it gives them say in who represents them in their local area as a reason my people vote
For example, in the Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale constituency nearly 20,000 people voted to re-elect Christine Graham to be their constituency MSP.
example for politicians working for young people
the 2021 SNP manifesto promised lots of things for young people and as a result majority of young people backed the SNP in the 2021 election.
example for law breaking as an issue of pressure groups
in 2019 Extinction Rebellion activists blocked North Bridge. This was illegal and cause mayhem for individuals who use the city centre for work and transport.
example for unfair influence
Friends of rhe Earth is a large pressure group with around 2 million members. This is seen by many as unfair, as it has more members than political party do
example for popularity
current membership of the Labour party in Scotland is around around 16,000, whereas the surfer against sewage pressure group has over 20,000 members.
example for pressure groups are easier to join as a reason why people join political parties
back off Scotland are a pressure group that are fighting for the right to harassment free abortion, members may disagree with other issue but can all agree on this topic
example for broadcast media has to be impartial when reporting on political parties as a postive role of the media
uring the 2021 Scottish election the major political parties got the same amount of time for their party political broadcast and during leaders debates all party leaders are present to defend their party.
example new media engages younger voters in politics positive role of the media
the SNP have over 300k followers on Twitter and in the 2021 Scottish Parliament elections many young people backed SNP.
example for newspapers can be biased negative role of the media
the Scottish Sun newspaper is in favour of the SNP and most of their stories view the SNP in a positive light which influence reader of this paper.
