Crime and the Law
Name one social cause of crime
Peer pressure, bad role models/family influence, poverty, mental illness, homelessness, alcohol abuse, social exclusion
Name one feature of a democracy
fair voting system, numerous political parties, freedoms to express views, rights and responsibilities
Who is the president of the USA?
Donald Trump
Pick one of the 7 colours of the rainbow
Yellow
Name one alternative to prison
What does AMS stand for?
Additional Member System
What political party won the last UK General Election in 2024?
The Labour Party
What singer am I going to see in London next Friday?
Pitbull
Name the 3 court types in Scotland
Justice of the Peace Court, Sheriff Court, High Court
Name one power of the First Minister
Priorities of the government, choosing Deputy, cabinet and other ministers, chairing the cabinet, nominating the appointment of judges etc., representing Scotland at home and abroad, answering questions at FMQ
What does UNCRC stand for?
United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child
What is the 5th planet in the solar system?
Jupiter
Name 2 impacts of crime on victims
Emotional, physical, mental health, financial
How many seats are there in the Scottish Parliament?
129
How many countries are members of the UN?
193
What is the capital of Belgium?
Brussels
Describe 1 role the Children's' hearing system has in Scotland
support vulnerable children, deal with young people committing offences, help with young people not attending school, stop children being neglected or abused
Name 2 pressure groups
Just Stop Oil, Extinction Rebellion, WWF, National Trust
What is the name of the waterway near Oman that has been in the news as a result of the USA and Iran war?
Strait of Hormuz
What is the population of Arbroath?
23,487