Modern Studies Flashcards
Democracy = ?
People get a say on how their country is run. People rule
E.G: Representatives
MP, MSP, Councillors
How to help during an election campaign
Speech, rosettes, posters, leaflets, Party Political Broadcasts
Constituency work of an MP
Visit schools, hold surgeries - meeting with local people to discuss problems e.g litter, homelessness
Parliamentary work of an MP
Vote on new laws, take part in debates e.g whether to leave the European Union, sit in committees e.g how we cope after Brexit
E.G of an MP and MSP
MSP’s - Evelyn Tweed,
MP - Boris Johnston Theresa May
The Scottish Parliament represent us on
Environment, Farming, Sport, Housing, Health, Education, Transport, Law and Order
Canvassing = ?
When a candidate goes to door to door to try get people to vote for them
Polling Station = ?
Where you go to vote anonymously
Ballot Box = ?
Is a sealed box where you put your ballot paper in
Returning Officer = ?
Someone who announces the winner of the voting
Why are the media not allowed to report on election day?
Because it could affect the results
Describe 3 actions that parties take during an election campaign
Pay for billboards, social media adverts and create party political broadcasts which are shown on TV
Describe 3 actions that parties will take on election day
Last minute canvassing, make sure everyone who supports them votes for them and stand by polling stations to try get people to vote for them and their party
Why do you think parties focus more on people they know will vote for them?
Because they want to keep the people who supports
them votes and not lose them to try and get more
