Democracy
What is the definition of a democracy?
Democracy means rule by the people.
What is the voting system used in Scotland?
Additional Member System (AMS)
Name two types of crime
Violent crime, Hate crime, crime of dishonesty, drug crime, cyber crime
What are the powers of the criminal courts?
Impose Custody
Impose a CPO (Community payback order)
Voting, Standing for election, Join a pressure group
What are the differences between reserved and devolved powers?
Reserved are issues are decided by the UK government and Devolved issues are decided by the Scottish Government.
What are the key features of AMS?
Each voter gets 2 votes, one for the party and one for a candidate
MSP's are elected using proportional representation.
What are 2 social causes of crime?
Drug/ alcohol misuse.
Poor education.
What are 2 ways that Prisons are effective?
Prisons keep the public safe.
Prisons can rehabilitate criminals.
What is the role of the media during elections?
To publish information about party policy
To provide a forum for leaders to debate
What is the role of a committee in parliament?
To scrutinize the government OR to involve society in politics.
What are the advantages of AMS?
AMS offers voters more choice because they have 2 votes.
AMS gives smaller parties a chance at being elected through PR.
What are 2 biological causes of crime?
Mental illness.
Genetics.
What is the role of the Children's hearing system?
Involve the community
Gather information
What is the role of pressure groups?
Promote/share their ideas and beliefs
What are the roles of the First Minister in Scotland?
To lead the Scottish government and to represent Scotland.
What are the weaknesses of AMS
AMS can lead to minority governments because of PR.
AMS can lead to coalitions which people do not vote for.
What are 2 consequences of crime on wider society?
Cost of punishment
The limit to social lives because of those who feel unsafe at night.
What is a reason the police are ineffective?
Only 40% of people believe the police are effective
Some crime is rising and crime goes under reported.
Are the following devolved or reserved powers-
Devolved powers (Scottish matters)