S1 Democracy

Identify who can represent the people in a parliament setting in a democracy.

• MPs

• Puppets

• Dictators

• Other

What is a democracy?

• A democracy is a form of government in which the people rule through representatives

• A democracy is where one single leader decides what is best for their people

• A democracy is when there are no leaders at all

• A democracy is a form of government in which vampires rule the world

MPs are responsible for...

• Cars

• Shops

• National Issues like the economy

• Local Issues like bin collection

MSPs are responsible for....

• Local issues such waste disposal

• National issues such as taxes

• Homework

• Travel

Which of these are NOT common campaign methods?

• Leaflets

• Canvassing

• Adverts

• Shouting out your window

What time are polling stations open?

• 6am-9pm

• 7am-10pm

• 9am-5pm

• 8am-6pm

What political party is currently fighting the most for Scottish Independence?

Which of the following is a common reason for NOT voting in an election?

• “I am not interested in politics, so why should I vote?”

• “Voting is a democratic right. We should take that right seriously.”

• “There are many countries where people do not have the right to vote so we should use ours!”

• “The Government makes a lot of decisions that affect our lives, so we should have a say in who is in charge.”

What political party is particularly concerned with the environment?

Which of these are an important skill or quality for MPs/Candidates

• Disinterested in politics

• Confident public speaker

• Shy personality

• Disorganised person