Power And Decision Making

Question 1

What are the key features of a Democracy?

Answer 1

Governments are elected by the people
Regular and free elections take place
People are aloud to voice their opinions including criticising the government
All citizens have rights and responsibilities

Question 2

What are the Devolved Matters that the Scottish Government are responsible for?

Answer 2

Education
Law & Order
Health
The Courts

Question 3

What are the Reserved Matters that the UK Government is responsible for?

Answer 3

Defense
Employment Law
Border Control
Citizenship

Question 4

What is the role of the Scottish Parliament?

Answer 4

Write and approve new laws as well as amend and scrutinise old ones
To scrutinise the work of the Scottish Government

Question 5

What is the role of the Scottish Government?

Answer 5

Run the country

Report regularly to the Scottish Parliament

Question 6

What are the Role and Powers of the First Minister?

Answer 6

To lead the Scottish Government
Recommend new Scottish judges to be appointed
Represent Scotland at home and abroad
Appointing and reshuffling cabinet secretaries and ministers