how do you answer describe questions
pea, this is when
how do you answer explain questions
pea, this is because/due to
what are some examples of features within a democracy
governments elected by the poeple of the country, elections being free and fair, poeple within democracies should have the right to free speech, citizens within a democracy have rights that are protected in law
what is an example for a feature of a democracy (governments being elected by the people)
Scotland we vote every four or five years with the frequency based on other elections in the uk.
what is an example for a feature of a democracy (elections being free and fair)
people actually have the option on whether they choose to vote or not and it being free
what is an example for a feature of a democracy (free speech)
newspapers are free t support different parties and members of the public can criticise / make fun of the government without punishment, however they cannot threaten the government or anyone inside of it
what is an example for a feature of a democracy (citizens have rights that are protected by law)
many rights in the uk are set up in the Human Rights Act and this is also covered in the laws setting up the Scottish Parliament. for example if you are arrested you should know you have access to a lawyer
what are three devolved matters the SP has responsibility for
health matters, education, and law & order
what is an example for a devolved matter the sp has control over(health matters)
they can make medical laws(access to drugs/treatment as well as building new facilities). for example the scottish parliament were able to raise the minimum price of alcohol to try and stop binge drinking
what is an example for a devolved matter the sp has control over (education)
SQA should be replaced by a new wexam board every few years
what is an example for a devolved matter the sp has control over (law)
in 2023 the SP published a bull around scrapping the “not proven” verdict. something that is unique ot scotland
what is the role and some of the powers of the first minister
the first minister nominates ministers to sit on the scottish cabinet, the first minister creates and directs policy, and the first minister represents scotland abroad
what is an example for a power that the first minister has (nominates ministers to sit on the scottish cabinet)
when John Swinney became the first minister in 2024 he chose Kate Forbes as the deputy first minister and the cabinet secretary for finance
what is an example for a power that the first minister has (creates and directs policy)
for example in John swinneys first program in 2024 he said that he had wished to eradicate child poverty
what is an example for a power that the first minister has (represent scotland abroad)
since becoming the first minister, john swinney has attended the euros in germany and has also met eric trump in march 2025 to discuss trumps buisness plans in scotland
what are soome rights and responsibilities that scottish poeple have in a democracy when voting
poeple have the right to vote in elections, and that there is a responsibility to use your vote and think about who to vote for
what are some rights and responsibilities that scottish people might have in a democracy
thhey ahve the right to vote in elections, and there is a responsibility t use your vote and think about who to vote for
what is an example for a right or responsibility that a scottish person might have when voting in a democracy (the right to vote)
those over 16 can vote in scotland, and the voting age for west minister remains at 18. you can vote by either by post, in person, or have someone do it for you which is called a proxy vote. (for example in the scottish elections in 2021 63.5% used their right to vote
what is an example for a right or responsibility that a scottish person might have when voting ( the responsibility to use your vote and to think about who to vote for)
members of the public should think about the laws thta they want a future government to introduce or amend they can do this by reading the leaflets that come through their doors or watching the party political podcasts
what are some examples of rights or responsibilities that a scottish person might have in a democracy in general
poeple in scotland have the right to free speech , poeple in scotland also have the right to join a pressure group
what are two example for a right or responsibility that a scottish person might have in a democracy (free speech/and not threatening government)
for example may poeple in scotland were critical of the deposit return scheme (for plastic bottles) that the SNP and green party had proposed, Nicola sturgeon faced many sexist comments during her time as first minister
what is an example for a right or responsibility that a scottish person might have in a democracy (pressure group/ not breaking the law)
many people in scotland excercise this right as there are more members of the public involved in pressure groups than political parties , at COP26 in Glasgow Extinction Rebellion did not do this and casued disruption across the country
what are some examples of oppurtunities for individuals to participate in politics
joining a political party, joining pressure groups, and signing petitions
