Scottish Independence
Give two reasons Scotland wanted to be independant from the rest of the UK.
History, over 90% of the oil is in their territory, politically they are moving away from England. Also Brexit.
When was the Brexit referendum?
2016
What sport did Billy Jean King play
Tennis
Who are "nones"?
They are people who do not associate with any religion.
Name 2 famous criminals
Al Capone/ Jeffery Dahmer/Pablo Escobar....
What year was the Scottish referendum.
2014
What parts of the UK are doing the best after Brexit?
London ans N.Ireland
What sports pay the same prize money to men and women?
Tennis
What is happening to the religious right in America?
They are becoming more isolated and more fanatical. They are sure they are right and that injustices are being committed against them.
What countries have nicer prisons with fewer inmates?
Holland, Norway, Japan
What is the name of the Scottish party that wanted the referendum?
The SNP (Scottish National Party)
What problems are small companies facing because of Brexit?
A delay in delivery times, increased red tape, added cost to meet uk regulations, unable to compete with EU businesses in continetal Europe.
What are the problems facing women in WNBA and icehockery?
In WNBA women do not get a season off as they travel to Europe or Russia in order to earn enough mney to support themselves.
Lack of players means that it is difficult to form teams and leagues.
"So help me god" has been used in the presidential oath, but is it part of the constitution?
no, it is a habit.
Which countries have the worst prison food?
UK, USA, Russia
What other countries are facing calls for independance from regions within it?
Spain-Catalonia
Canada- Quebec
France- Cosica
What industries have a lack of unskilled workers because of Brexit
Food, hotel, agricultural workers.
Why was the Australian womens football team unhappy about pay?
Their male counterparts have less achievements but get paid much more money eg. for qualifying to enter the world cup the men would recieve 4million dollars. This is what the women would get for winning the whole competition.
Explain these words: on edge, breach, surge
be nervous and worried
to break the rules/law
A rapid/quick increase
What were Pablo Esobar conditions in prison and why was he later moved?
He lived in luxury, he haf access to computers, faxes, sauna... He was moved after he murdered two cartel members inside the prison.
What possible problems would Scotland face if they became independant.
What cureency, debt, no embassies, they spend more than they collect in tax, NHS over spend, central bank
How has Brexit had a negative effect on the UK?
Lower growth/less foreign investment/less export to EU/lack of low skilled workers in agriculture,hotel, and the food industry.
What arguements have been made to explain the pay differences between men and women in some sports?
Womens sports are not so interesting to watch, slower pace, the media cover some womens sports less. Sponsors are willing to pay more for mens sports.
Give a definition or synonym for these words: striking, give in, complacency, entrenched.
clear/obvious
surrender
over-confident/ careless
embedded/deep within
Why are Hollands prisons empty?
They are empty as thy have changed sentencing, now most crimes are punished by tagging rather than imprisonment. Its very effective as it has a 20% recidivist rate (most countries have a recidivist rate of 45-49%).