Representation & Voting Systems Flashcards
What is the Role of MSP’s in their Local Constituency?
Visiting Local Schools
Hold a Local Surgery
Attend Important Events
What is the Role of MSP’s in Parliament?
Take part in Debates Take part in Question Time Join a Scottish Parliament Committee Making Laws Take part in Decision Time
What are the 4 stages a Bill must go through before it becomes a Law?
Stage 1: The Bill is Proposed
Stage 2: Small group of MSP’s look at the Bill
Stage 3: The Bill is Voted on by MSP’s
Stage 4: The Queen signs the Bill into a Law
What are the Underrepresented Groups within the Scottish Parliament?
Ethnic Minorities
Woman
Disabled People
What are the Reasons for Underrepresentation with the Scottish Parliament?
Incumbency Effect Lack of Role Models Racism Sexism Family Caring Inequality Support Costs
What are the Advantages of the Additional Member System
There is a strong link between Parliament and the people
Voters get more choice
Fairer representation
What are the Disadvantages of the Additional Member System
Many people vote against the constituency MSP
t is Complex to Understand
How does the Additional Member System Work?
AMS works by giving Constituents additional Representatives in Parliament. They get 1 MSP for the local constituency and then an extra 7 MSP’s for their region they live in. You get two votes. In the first vote you pick a person for your local area and in the second you pick a party for that Region.
