Democracy in Scotland

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Find out more about the rights, freedoms and laws that help maintain democracy in Scotland.

Learn how decision-making powers about Scotland are shared between Holyrood and Westminster.

Learn how the First Minister for Scotland leads the Scottish Government and what their other roles and powers are.

Revise the rights and responsibilities of individuals in Scotland and how people, political parties and the media participate politics.

Learn about the rights that people in Scotland have and the responsibilities that balance them.

Learn how individuals can participate in politics by voting, expressing opinions and taking part in protests, pressure groups and political parties.

Learn how individuals, political parties and the media all have roles to play in elections and campaigning in Scotland.

Revise and recap your understanding of the influence of the media, pressure groups and trade unions in Scotland.

Learn about the impact and influence of the media on Scottish politics.

Learn about the effect and influence of pressure groups on democracy and political activity in Scotland.

Learn about what a trade union is and the influence it can have.

Revise and recap your understanding of how MSPS and committees work for the people of Scotland, and how different groups are represented in Parliament.

Learn about the work of MSPs and how they represent their constituency or region.

Learn about the representation of women and minority groups at the Scottish Parliament.

Learn about the purpose, function and composition of committees in the Scottish Parliament

Learn about the Additional Member System (AMS) and the Single Transferable Vote (STV)