Participation & Influences

Question 1

What are the Rights of individuals within a Democratic Society?

Answer 1

Right to Vote
Right to join a Political Party
Right to join a Pressure Group
Right to Free Speech
Right to Protest

Question 2

What are the 3 stages of an Election?

Answer 2

1. Dissolution of Parliament
2. The Campaign
3. The Count

Question 3

What is The Dissolution of Parliament?

Answer 3

At the start of an Election Campaign all MSP’s stop being MSP’s for the 6 weeks of the campaign

Question 4

What Methods are used by Political Parties to help get them Elected?

Answer 4

Producing a Manifesto
Canvassing & Leafleting
Take part in Debates
Create a Party Political Broadcast

Question 5

What makes some Parties more Successful than others?

Answer 5

Having lots of Members
Having the Right Leader
Good use of Social Media

Question 6

What are the Roles of an Individual in a Election Campaign?

Answer 6

Get Informed
Stand as a Candidate
Vote

Question 7

What are the Roles of Political Parties in a Election Campaign?

Answer 7

Recruit and Promote Candidates
Produce a Manifesto
Go out and Campaign/Canvas

Question 8

What are the Roles of the Media in a Election Campaign?

Answer 8

To Scrutinise

Provide a Broadcasting Platform