Democracy in Scotland

What does the UK Parliament do for defence?

Controls the Armed Forces and defends the whole UK.

What is an example of defence?

The UK Parliament decided whether the RAF should join the bombing of Syria.

What does the Scottish Parliament have control over in health?

NHS Scotland including hospitals and promoting public health.

What is an example of health?

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Scottish Parliament passed the law allowing lockdowns in Scotland.

What does the UK Parliament make decisions about for immigration?

Who can visit or move to the UK from another country.

What is an example of immigration?

The UK Parliament controls whether EU citizens can stay in the UK now that UK has left EU.

What are two reserved matters?

Defence and immigration

What are reserved matters?

Things the UK Parliament makes decisions about.

What is an example of education?

The Scottish Parliament decided that Scottish students shouldn’t pay tuition fees at Scottish universities.

What does the Scottish Parliament have control over in education?

The whole of Scottish education from nursery to university including what is taught in schools.

What are devolved matters?

Things the Scottish Parliament makes decisions about.

What are 2 devolved matters?

Education and health

What are elections?

Methods of choosing representatives to make decisions and speak for the people.

What is an example of elections?

In Scotland, the 129 MSPs are elected by the people every five years.

What is an example of citizenship?

In Scotland, everyone over 16 is considered a citizen and has the same right to vote, protest or use free speech.

What does citizenship mean?

Membership of a community and citizens can take part in decision making.

What are 2 features of a democratic society?

Elections and equal citizenship