work of committees and msp’s Flashcards
1
Q
what makes up the government?
A
the biggest party in parliament
2
Q
what are the roles of the Scottish parliament?
A
supervise scottish gov, make & change laws, investigate issues, change taxes
3
Q
what is the scottish parliament made up of?
A
the debating chamber, the committees
4
Q
what so the debating chamber?
A
- where debates take place and decisions are made
- where msps vote on bills
- discuss and vote on motions
- people make statements and answer questions from msp’s
5
Q
what do the committees do?
A
- carry out enquiries
- write reports to parliament - important issues, recommendations, proposed bills
- examine and suggest bills
- examine scottish gov work
6
Q
msp key facts:
A
- 129 msps
- 73 represent constituencies
- 56 represent eight regions
- they serve a fixed five year term
- min salary - £62,149
7
Q
what do msp’s do?
A
- sit on committee
- debate in the chamber
- ask questions at FMQs
- vote ok and make amendments to new bills
- introduced bills
8
Q
constituency work of msp’s:
A
- hood surgeries
- meet community groups
- attend local meetings
- visit social events
- speak to local press
