Explain Flashcards
What is a devolved power
The affairs over which the scottish parliament has control
What is a reserved power
The affairs over which the UK parliament has control
E - respect for human rights
These are the basic rights and freedom that belongs to everyone no matter nwhere you are from, what you believe in or how you choose to live your life.
E - a democratic voting system
Everyone is able to have their own views on politics and is able to cast their vote on whoever they feel is the best candidate/party.
Example: during the vote for brexit those over 16 were allowed to cast their vote in privacy.
E. - the respect for the rule of law
This states that the laws cast must be followed by everyone no matter how high in the parliament you may be.
Example: no speeding
Why is is important who the first minister chooses to be in the cabinate
- they will run the parliament
- diverse - so no flash back
Why do committees play an important part in making laws?
-Committees scrutinise and amend legislation to make sure that laws are comprehensive and detailed. Specific committees will scrutinise bills closely related to their areas of expertise.
What is an inquiry
This is when the public have concerns about the way the government have handled certain issues.
Why are women underrepresented
- taking care fo children
- not respected as much as men and only concentrate on looks
- to many feel overpowered by men
Why do ethnic minorities feel underrepresented
- some feel outnumbered
- not enough role models
- past racism
- they feel they may face predjuce from some voters.
What is the zipped method.
Labour introduced this in 2016 and essentially, their candidates on their regional list would alternate male and female.
What is the point in making an all women shortlist
This is when an MSP is retiring or stepping down, whoever is at the top of the shortlist will fill their place. This is because it will ensure more women are chosen to become part of the parliament and make a more likely 50/50 split
Explain media as a method of campaigning
Paries can create websites or social media accounts in order to make themselves more know and viewed.
They will broadcast their plans for the future to draw people in and catch their attention.
This would hopefully reach millions of people and is therefore very successful way too campaigning.
Why is the AMS a proportional system
Because the percentage of votes relates to the percentage of seats won by a party.
What does the AMS system being a more proportional system lead to?
Often leads to a coalition government which means parties work together providing better representation for voters .
