Quick Knowledge Flashcards
What is self determination
an argument in favour of independence, which would result in Scotland undoubtedly receiving the Government it votes for, which is not the case at present
How many GE have the Conservatives lost in the last 44 years?
31
What percentage of Scots voted to remain in the Brexit vote
62%
What are the negatives of self determination
Scotland would actually be losing an element of self-determination by handing back powers to the EU and it is rumoured that Spain may try to block Scotland rejoining the EU
What are the positives of self determination
Scotland would undoubtedly receive the Government it votes for, the Scottish Parliament would take control, over all areas which are, at present, reserved to the UK Parliament, The UK govt would also lose the power to block bills passed by the Scottish Parliament, Scotland could try to rejoin the EU, is the main argument for independence
What level of success would self determination have?
Limited
What could control of the economic policy allow Scotland to do?
adopt economic policies which would assist in the reduction of poverty and inequalities, determine its own spending and borrowing levels
What would Scotland gain control over with control of economic policy
tax rates and revenues
What voting system does SA use
The Party List System
How much of the SADCs GDP does SA comprise
2/3
What powers does the UNSC have
Apply international sanctions, establish peacekeeping operations and authorise military action
When was SA a non permanent member of the UNSC
Between 2019-2021
What did SA make the top priority when they were the president of the UNSC
peace and security in Africa, with a focus of ending the use of child soldiers and the conflict in South Sudan
What are the aims of the G77
to promote the interests of developing nations and provide a joint negotiating capacity within the UN.
When did SA join BRICS
2010
