ROLE AND POWERS OF FIRST MINISTER

Question 1

POINT - HIRE AND FIRE MEMBER OF CABINET

Answer 1

Explain - the first minister can hire or fire a member of cabinet depending how their performance is on the job.
Example - Nicola Sturgeon made Michael Matheson the cabinet secretary of Transport since 26 June 2018

Question 2

POINT - TO REPRESENT SCOTLAND INTERNATIONALLY

Answer 2

Explain - The First Minister will regularly travel to other countries to represent and promote Scotland as a place to live, visit and do business with. This helps to keep and create jobs.
Example - Nicole Sturgeon represented Scotland in Brussels in the Brexit talks in 2018

Question 3

POINT - LEADS THE SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

Answer 3

Explain - The First Minister is responsible for running the country including areas such as health and education. They will set out the priorities of the Scottish Government and respond to events as they happen.
Example - The FM has made improving education a priority of
her government.