Work of an MP
Who is our local MP?
David Duguid
How old do you need to be to vote in Scottish Parliament elections?
16
Name 3 pressure groups in the UK.
What are the two parts of Parliament where a bill can originate?
The House of Commons and the House of Lords.
Who is our current Prime Minister?
Rishi Sunak
What is it called when an MP holds a meeting where constituents can ask them questions?
Surgery
Name the top 5 political parties in Scotland.
SNP, Conservative, Labour, Liberal Democrats, and Green Party.
Name 5 things trade unions have done for working people.
Maternity leave, sick pay, two day weekends, protection from workplace harassment, job security, minimum wage, living wage, etc.
Name one devolved power and one reserved power.
Devolved powers include healthcare, education, tourism, agriculture, and housing.
Reserved powers include defence, international trade, immigration, diplomacy, and the crown.
What is one argument against Scottish Independence?
Cultural ties with UK, too risky, use of institutions like BBC, border issues, etc.
How many representatives does each person have in the Scottish Parliament?
8 - 1 constituency MSP and 7 regional MSPs.
Name 3 campaign methods used by politicians.
Canvassing, interviews with the press, posters, leaflets, campaign videos, etc.
Define a sectional group.
A pressure group which focuses on the interests of a particular group of people, e.g. a trade union.
What is the final stage a bill goes through to become a law?
Royal Assent - the monarch signs off on it.
Which party won the most votes in the 2021 Scottish Parliament election?
SNP
What is it called when MPs go door-to-door campaigning?
Canvassing
How many signatures does a petition need to be debated in Parliament?
100,000
Define lobbying.
Trying to influence how an MP or MSP will vote by writing letters, emailing, etc.
What is it called when the House of Commons and the House of Lords pass a bill back and forth?
Pingponging.
In which year did Scotland join the United Kingdom?
1707
On what day are Prime Minister's Questions held?
Wednesday
What is the name of the voting system used in Scottish Parliament elections?
The Additional Member System (AMS)
Approximately how many people in the UK are members of trade unions?
6 million (accept answers within 1 million plus or minus)
For: Less political, can make unpopular decisions, can hold the House of Commons to account, can represent expert opinions, etc.
Against: Not elected (undemocratic), not diverse enough (not representative of the population),
For how long was Liz Truss Prime Minister?
49 days