Crime and the Law
Name one economic cause of crime
Greed, poverty, social exclusion, debt, austerity, zero-hour contracts
What does MSP stand for?
Member of the Scottish Parliament
What are the 2 main political parties in the USA?
The Democrats and the Republicans
Who is the First Minister of Scotland?
John Swinney
Pick one of Santa's 7 reindeer
Comet
What is the maximum fine for the Justice of the Peace Court?
£2,500
Name 2 devolved matters
Health, education, law and order, health and social services, local government, some transport, housing, tourism, economic development
What does TANF stand for?
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
Who has recently been striking in the UK?
Resident doctors (junior doctors)
How much money does All I Want for Christmas is You make Mariah Carey each year?
$2-3 million
Name 2 powers of the Police in Scotland
Arrest, Stop and Search, Entry, Seizure
Name one role of committees in the Scottish Parliament
Propose, discuss and scrutinise legislation, review work of the Scottish government, investigate issues or make recommendations
What are the 3 branches of the US government?
Legislative (Congress), Executive (The President), Judicial (Supreme Court)
What social media platform is being sold to a US company in the new year?
Tik Tok
What Christmas movie did I watch last night?
Muppet's Christmas Carol
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 one advantage of AMS
Voters have more choice, fairer to all parties, more representation, keeps some form of direct representation, all votes count
How much did the USA spend on its military in 2022?
$877 billion
Which South American country does the USA currently have tensions with?
Venezuela
How many TOTAL items are there in the 12 days of Christmas song?
364