U3 Alternatives for governance

Question 1

Independance effective because of democratic deficit

Answer 1

since 1950-2022 Scotland has picked the winning party in only 9 out of 19 elections.

Question 2

Independance ineffective because of high costs

Answer 2

General Commission Reports shows that the cost of reinstating a new government in Scotland could get up to £450 million which could harm the ability of Scotland being able to function.

Question 3

Muscular Unionism effective because stronger together

Answer 3

the UK government estimates that the long-term financial benefit of Scotland remaining in the UK would be £1,400 per year for each person living in Scotland.

Question 4

Muscular Unionism ineffective because Westmin does’t listen to Scottish needs

Answer 4

Westminster blocked the Gender Recognition Act by using article 35.

Question 5

Federalism effective because more balanced democracy

Answer 5

under a federal model Westminster would not be as able to openly reject Scotland’s consumption rooms and would have to hear them out more.

Question 6

Federalism ineffective because no additional powers

Answer 6

England makes up 85% of the UK’s population