Democracy: Opportunities for Individuals

Question 1

voting

Answer 1

• voting takes place at election time when the whole country (aged 16 + over in Scotland) is given the opportunity to choose who they want to represent them + run the country
• in the 2021 Scottish Parliament elections 63% of people voted which was a record high + the SNP won

Question 2

stand as a candidate

Answer 2

• people can put themselves forward to be elected to represent people in the Scottish Parliament as an MSP or in their local authorities as a local councillor
• a candidate must have the ability to work under pressure

Question 3

lobbying

Answer 3

• a lobby is the name given to the corridors in parliament
• lobbying means getting an MP, MSP or councillor to listen to your case + they may decide to help you fight to change laws