Democracy: Roles + Powers of the First Minister of Scotland

Question 1

point #1

Answer 1

to lead the Scottish government

Question 2

to lead the Scottish government: explanation

Answer 2

makes final decisions on what each of the departments of government do in devolved areas such as health + education

Question 3

to lead the Scottish government: example

Answer 3

Nicola Sturgeon has made covid recovery + addressing the drugs death emergency some key priorities of her government

Question 4

point #2

Answer 4

represent Scotland at home + abroad

Question 5

represent Scotland at home + abroad: explanation

Answer 5

negotiate with foreign ministers + the prime minister to put forward the needs of Scotland

Question 6

represent Scotland at home + abroad: example

Answer 6

newspaper headline: Nicola Sturgeon embarks on 5 day tour of USA + Canada