Local representation Flashcards
(4 cards)
Local representation:
KU: ams is not very good at local representation because there are 8 msps for each area instead of only 1. This makes a two tier system where most Scottish people will only know their constituency msp but not the 7 regional ones. Which isn’t fair
A: this is important because it means that regional msps aren’t as accountable and they might try to focus on getting higher positions on the party list rather than looking out for their constituents. KU: fptp is good at local representation because it has smaller constituencies. This means that the single mp gets to know their constituency very well and they’re also more well known by the community for if they have any problems.
A: this is important because it promotes accountability. If there was more than one mp they would be likely to put the blame on eachother if something goes wrong
and it’s easier for constituents to hold an mp to account if they know there’s only one person who could’ve done it. For example
