Parliament
What is the difference between a right and a responsibility in a democracy? Give an example of each.
Right = something an individual in entitled to. e.g. right to vote, freedom of speech
Responsibility = Something an individual is expected to do. e.g. accept decision made by majority, be a responsible citizen.
Who is the first minister of Scotland name two roles she has within parliament?
Nicola Sturgeon. Appoint cabinet members, set the cabinet agenda, represent Scotland internationally.
What does AMS stand for?
Additional Member System
Why is it important for political parties to maintain a good social image?
In order to gain followers and voters.
How many votes to Scottish people get in a general election?
2
What is a representative democracy?
Individuals are elected by the people to represent their views and make decisions on their behalf
Give three different ways someone can contact their local MSP.
Email, social media, phone them, send a letter, attend their weekly surgeries (meetings).
Which kind of MSP do voters choose in the first vote? the second vote?
1. Constituency Rep 2. Regional Party Rep
Name three different methods political parties use during election campaigns.
leafletting, posters, social media, TV adverts, door-to-door (canvassing)
How does the media influence voters?
Politicians attend debates on TV to make voters aware of their policies and to try to encourage people to vote for them. The media can inaccurately portray candidates.
People in Scotland are represented at 3 different levels, what are they?
Council, Scotland, UK
Who is your local MSP? The MSP for Aberdeen South and North Kincardine
Audrey Nicoll
What is the name of the formula used to decide the final proportion of MSPs?
D'hondt formula
What is the main aim of political parties?
To win over as many votes as possible to get elected.
Name three ways people can actively participate in a democracy.
Voting, joining organizations, taking direct action, using the media, becoming a party member.
What is the difference between devolved and reserved powers? Give two examples of each one.
Devolved = powers over which Scotland can change and amend laws. e.g. education, health, tourism, law and order.
Reserved = powers over which the UK can change and amend laws. e.g. nuclear tech, defense, immigration, energy, trade & industry
How many representatives does EACH region get?
7
Give three advantages of the AMS.
Greater Voter Choice, A Fairer Result, Gives smaller parties a chance, Gender Representation
Name ALL 5 main political parties in Scotland.
SNP, Labour, Conservatives, Greens, Lib Dems
What are three reasons people choose not to vote?
1. Some do not see how politics relates to their lives so don’t see the point in voting. 2. they don’t like any of the politicians 3. they are too busy 4. they live in a safe seat
How many constituencies and how many regions are there in Scotland?
regions = 8
constituencies = 73
MSPs do work within committees, what is the purpose of a committee? Give an example we discussed in class.
To debate laws and make amendments to better the lives of the Scottish people. The minimum alcohol price committee.
Give three disadvantages to the AMS.
MSP turf wars, coalition governments, Time consuming and complicated.
Political Parties publish a document outlining its policies before an election, this is called their...?
manifesto
What are three reasons why people should vote.
1. Voting allows you to complain. 2. People around the world would like to be able to vote and so we should vote do to this. 3. helps you to choose who the next government will be. 4. people died and fought for the vote.