possible alternatives for the governance of Scotland Flashcards
The Four models of governance are …
Muscular Unionism/Status Quo
Independence
Devolution-Max
Federalism
By 2020 Scotland had only picked the winning party in Westminster ____ out of 70 years
33
By 2030 it is likely that unless Labour win in 2024, Scotland will have picked the UK government in ____ out of _____ elections.
9 out of 20
It was thought that the creation of the Scottish Parliament in 1999 would end all arguments about how Scotland would be governed?
True
What was the result of the 2014 Scottish Independence Referendum?
44.7% yes
55.3% no
In 2016 the SNP argue that they will only push for a second independence referendum if what happens?
The UK leaves the EU
The UK voted to leave the EU by 52% to 48% but what % of the Scottish electorate voted to remain?
62%
The Conservatives argue that there is no need to reform Holyrood but rather what?
A better party (not the SNP) should be in government.
Do the Conservatives support a second referendum?
No
Recent arguments from the Conservatives suggest the UK needs a larger presence in Scottish politics? (muscular unionism)
True
The Nationalist approach (independence) feel there is a democratic ______ in how the UK is run.
Democratic deficit
What do the SNP argue happens as part of the union?
Scotland is being held back by the decisions made by Westminster.
The SNP believe that decisions in Scotland should be left to the people of Scotland and that they need all powers?
True
The Labour approach argues what?
The way the UK is organised is not working for many parts of the UK and not just Scotland
Does the Labour approach advocate independence?
No
Which party advocates decentralising power away from Westminster to the regions of England so that it is more equal to Scotland?
LabourT
The Labour approach is also referred to as
federalism
How does Devolution-Max keep the union in tact?
As it recognises that Scotland should have more powers but not that it should be fully independent
It is hoped that devolution max would stop demands for full Scottish independence?
True
The Status Quo has limitations as it stops Scotland from making changes to what kind of health issue?
Drug related deaths in Scotland
A drawback of independence is that Scotland would inherit what?
A substantial level of debt
Why would federalism still not be fair to Scotland?
There is in reality no new power given to Scotland and England would still dominate.
Why might devolution not be effective?
It adds an extra layer of government which will lead to confusion and costs for the tax payer
Conservatives argue that there is little need for reform because …
it was because of the financial powers of the union that jobs in Scotland were protected during COVID-19
Typically, over 50% of people in Scotland are in favour of reform?
True
It is calculated that the gap between what Scotland raises and what it spends is how much?
£23 billion
Which former Labour leader produced a plan for replacing the House of Lords which a chamber of the Nations and Regions?
Gordon Brown
Scotland represents ____% of the UKs population so it will never be an equal partner in Westminster
8%
The Conservative position has been that Scotland voted against independence in 2014 and that the matter is closed. They recognise that in a democracy the citizens have the right to change their mind on who runs the country at an election but argue a referendum is a once in a generation matter and so should not be allowed to happen for a long time?
True
The Conservative party argue the Scottish Parliament and Government have all the powers they need to run the country and Scotland’s problems are because of poor governance?
True
What legislation has recently been blocked under muscular unionism
Section 35s have been used to block the Gender Reform Act and the Bottle Return Scheme
In both the 2016 and 2021 Scottish Parliamentary elections there has been a pro-independence majority and both the SNP and Green party explicitly said in the 2021 election campaign that a pro-independence majority in the Scotland Parliament would mean a second referendum should take place?
True
What could be seen as the middle ground for both nationalists and unionists?
Devolution Max
