Point

Question 1

What are the features of a democratic society - name 3

Answer 1

1) respect for the basic human rights
3) a democratic voting system
4) respect for the rule of law

Question 2

Name 3 reserved powers

Answer 2

Defence
Employment
Immigration

Question 3

Name 3 devolved powers

Answer 3

Law and order
Educational and training
Environment

Question 4

Why is the first minister so important - 3 reasons

Answer 4

• because she is the leader of the largest party in Scotland
• Choose the cabinet secretaries and ministers
• Has to represent Scotland at home and abroad

Question 5

Identify 2 ways in which women or ethnic minorities have made progress in the Scottish parliament

Answer 5

More high leadership positions

Higher number of MSPs elected

Question 6

What groups are underrepresented in the Scottish Parliment

Answer 6

1. Women
2. Ethnic minorities
3. LGBT
4. Disability

Question 7

Identify 2 steps that have been taken to address under representation in Parliament

Answer 7

Labour have used the ‘zipped method’

SNP have said they will be submitting an all female shortlist to constituency branches when an MSP is retiring or stepping down

Question 8

Identify 3 reasons why people should exercise their right to vote

Answer 8

It allows you to make a decision on who you want to be running the country

People have started campaigners and protests to allow everyone to vote.

To avoid extreme parties getting seats

Question 9

What are 3 campaigning methods

Answer 9

1. Leaflets/ posters
2. Media/ online
3. Canvassers - chosen people who walk around town shearing info about a party, they also go and knock at peoples doors

Question 10

What are 2 disadvantages of first past the post

Answer 10

1. Minority rules

2. An unavoidable two party system

Question 11

Name 3 advantages of the AMS system

Answer 11

1. Gives people greater choice when voting
2. Its political diversiy and choice
3. its a more proportional system

Question 12

Identify 3 reasons why some political parties are more successful than others at campaigning

Answer 12

1. Because of their use of media
2. Their levels of funding
3. Higher membership level

Question 13

Name 2 ways in which MSPs can represent their constituents in the Scottish Parliament

Answer 13

1. MSPs can ask questions at the first ministers questions time.
2. Committee work

Question 14

Why do some people choose not to vote - 3 reasons

Answer 14

• they may not identify with one of the main political parties / lack of role models
• lack of knowledge about politics
• apathy

Question 15

What is an important role of a committee - name 2

Answer 15

• making laws

- holding the government to account

Question 16

3 reasons why the Additional member system is successful.

Answer 16

• more proportional
• people have greater choice when voting
• political diversity and choice

Question 17

Name 2 political rights people have in Scotland

Answer 17

1. right to vote

2. right to join a party

Question 18

Name 2 ways which MSPs represent their constituencies inside parliament

Answer 18

• working on committees

- asking a question at the first ministers question time

Question 19

Why I did Nicola go to Norway

Answer 19

To discuss fighting climate change together