Democracy In Scotland Flashcards

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Sexist voters key point

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Perfect male candidates
Prejudice
Politics is traditionally an occupation for men
Struggled to get elected into office

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Sexist voter example

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45% of Mps are women when it should be half and equal amount

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Gender stereotypes key point

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Role of a woman to run the household
Expected to stay at home
Only certain jobs
They feel societal pressure to conform

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Gender stereotypes examples

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Can harm income
pay gaps and gender inequality contributes

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What do you say when talking about representation of women

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Another reason why woman are underrepresented in scottish politics is because of

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Two general reason why women are underrepresented in politics

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Gender stereotyping
Sexist voters

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Three general devolved powers

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health
Law and order
And education

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Education key points

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Good quality school buildings
Enough teachers
Entire education system

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Education example

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School closing for Covid 19

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Law and order key points

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Maintaining peace safety
Running of the police
Courts service

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What’s an example of law and order

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Scottish courted have three verdicts not proven guilty and non guilty
Different to England

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What do you say about devolved matter

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One devolved power of Scottish parliament is

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The role of parties in election and campaigning two general points

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Pricey manifesto
Engage with the media

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Produce manifesto key points

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create polices
make promises to the people
votes to power

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Produce manifestos example

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2021 election Nicola promises Scottish independence vote again

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Engage with the media example

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Work with the media
Promote ideas
Hope of winning of Scot public

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Example of engage with the media

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Tv leadership debates
2021
Leaders of political parties
Nicola sturgeon Lorna slater Douglas Ross….

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General saying of role of parties in election and campaigns

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One way in which political parties participate in Scottish elections is by …..

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The role of the media in election and campaign general ideas

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Influence voters
Hold candidates to account

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Influence voters key point

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Media write or publish stories
Some parties look good while criticising others

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Example of influence voters

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Scottish sun and daily mail supports Tories 2021 election against the SNP

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Hope candidates to account key points

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Ask questions ideas and manifestos
Opportunity to defend
Promote themselves

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Gold candidates to account example

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Human yousaf defended his parties record on healthcare and education staff campaigned for pay rise

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Thee key features in democracy of Scotland

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Free speech is supported
Citizens have political rights
Government elected by the people

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Explain why citizens have political rights in a democracy being a key feature in democracy
Rights that allow citizens to participate in the politics of Scotland Rights to freedom of speech the right to protest
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Give me an example of citizens have political rights in democracy being a key feature in democracy
10,000+ protest cop26 inaction on global warming
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Explain why free speech is supported a key feature of democracy
Free to express themselves Able to voice there support or critiques the government
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Example of why free speech is supported a key feature of democracy
Media and people crises humza yusaf for still pushing for Scottish independence even if the uk says no referendum
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Explain health a devolved matter the Scottish parliament has responsibility for
As hospitals access to treatments Now patients in scotland are treated how much money is spent every year
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Example health a devolved matter the Scottish parliament has responsibility for
COVID vaccine programe was different form uk
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Three reserved matters
Immigration Defences Foreign policy
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Explain foreign policy a reserved matter
Negotiating trade deals Impacts exports from and imports to Treats other countries Issue sanctions
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Foreign policy a reserved matter example
Trade deals would only be made if Scottish independence
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Explain defence a reserved power
All British military forces make decisions about how they are deployed
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Defences a reserved matter example
Fast join Ukraine only uk can
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Immigration a reserved power explain
Control over the borders Promotes National security Controlling international relations
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Three roles of first minster
Represent Scotland at home and abroad Lead the Scottish government Appoint and reshuffle cabinet ministers
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One role of the first minister is to lead the Scottish government This means…
Responsive for running the country Setting out priorities for their term in government Set the agenda for meetings Decide time scales for policies
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One role of the first minister is to lead the Scottish government For example…
2023 policy prospectus for his government Equality opportunity and community at this heart
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One time of the first is to Represents scotland at home and abroad The first minister will…
Reguarly travel to other countries Represents and promotes Scotland - live guest business Creates jobs
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One time of the first is to Represents scotland at home and abroad For example…
2023 humza yousaf ment Pakistani prime minister shehvaz sharif strengthen historic ties
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One town of first minister is to appoint and reshuffled cabinet ministers
Ch pose their cabinet Select other MSPs Take responsibility for the different departments of Scottish government Reshuffle members Hire and fire
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One role of the first minister is to appoint and reshuffled cabinet minister For example
Jenny Gilruth as his cabinet secretary for education and skills - 2023 by humza yosaf
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Example One right individuals have in a democracy is the right to vote and the The responsibility is that they should use it.
For example over 2.7 million people in Scotland voted in the 2021 Scottish parliament election which saw the SNP win the most seats
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One right individuals have in a democracy is the right to join a party and then responsibility is that they should support the party example
For example over 100,000 people in Scotland are members of political parties with SNP being the biggest party
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Another right that individuals have is the right to protest and the responsibility to obey the law and be peaceful
For example in October 2022 thousands of people protested in Glasgow against the rising cost of living
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People can participate in Scottish politics though voting examples
For example in the 2021 Scottish parliament election, Kaukab Stewart ( SNP) was elected as the constituency MSP for Glasgow kelvin