Democracy In Scotland Flashcards
(47 cards)
Sexist voters key point
Perfect male candidates
Prejudice
Politics is traditionally an occupation for men
Struggled to get elected into office
Sexist voter example
45% of Mps are women when it should be half and equal amount
Gender stereotypes key point
Role of a woman to run the household
Expected to stay at home
Only certain jobs
They feel societal pressure to conform
Gender stereotypes examples
Can harm income
pay gaps and gender inequality contributes
What do you say when talking about representation of women
Another reason why woman are underrepresented in scottish politics is because of
Two general reason why women are underrepresented in politics
Gender stereotyping
Sexist voters
Three general devolved powers
health
Law and order
And education
Education key points
Good quality school buildings
Enough teachers
Entire education system
Education example
School closing for Covid 19
Law and order key points
Maintaining peace safety
Running of the police
Courts service
What’s an example of law and order
Scottish courted have three verdicts not proven guilty and non guilty
Different to England
What do you say about devolved matter
One devolved power of Scottish parliament is
The role of parties in election and campaigning two general points
Pricey manifesto
Engage with the media
Produce manifesto key points
create polices
make promises to the people
votes to power
Produce manifestos example
2021 election Nicola promises Scottish independence vote again
Engage with the media example
Work with the media
Promote ideas
Hope of winning of Scot public
Example of engage with the media
Tv leadership debates
2021
Leaders of political parties
Nicola sturgeon Lorna slater Douglas Ross….
General saying of role of parties in election and campaigns
One way in which political parties participate in Scottish elections is by …..
The role of the media in election and campaign general ideas
Influence voters
Hold candidates to account
Influence voters key point
Media write or publish stories
Some parties look good while criticising others
Example of influence voters
Scottish sun and daily mail supports Tories 2021 election against the SNP
Hope candidates to account key points
Ask questions ideas and manifestos
Opportunity to defend
Promote themselves
Gold candidates to account example
Human yousaf defended his parties record on healthcare and education staff campaigned for pay rise
Thee key features in democracy of Scotland
Free speech is supported
Citizens have political rights
Government elected by the people