Scottish Politics Quiz

What is the main argument for Scotland to leave the UK according to the document?

• To join the EU

• To end the unequal partnership with England

• To gain more political power

• To improve economic conditions

Which option does not necessarily mean any change to the rest of the UK?

• Independence

• Federalism

• DevoMax

• None of the above

What is DevoMax?

• A form of maximum devolution where almost all powers except foreign affairs and defense are devolved to Scotland.

• A form of minimum devolution where only a few powers are devolved to Scotland.

• A form of devolution where Scotland gains independence.

• A form of devolution where Scotland shares all powers equally with the UK government.

What would be the responsibility of the Scottish Parliament under DevoMax?

• Managing foreign affairs and defense.

• Raising all the money it spends.

• Sharing financial responsibilities with the UK government.

• Only managing local issues.

According to the UK Parliament's evidence, how much more per person is spent in Scotland compared to the UK average?

• 10% more

• 15% more

• 17% more

• 20% more

What is one of the risks mentioned by supporters of the Union if Scotland becomes independent?

• Increased financial stability

• Less control over education

• Difficulty in borrowing for job-saving measures

• More control over nuclear weapons

What is one of the arguments made by supporters of Scottish independence regarding public spending?

• Less spending on public services

• Increased reliance on the UK government

• Ability to spend more on nurses, police officers, teachers, and doctors

• More control over nuclear weapons

What is one of the arguments made by supporters of the Union regarding global issues?

• More control over nuclear weapons

• Ability to tackle global poverty and climate change

• Less spending on public services

• Increased reliance on the UK government

What is the purpose of evaluation in Analysis & Evaluate Questions?

• To break something down.

• To demonstrate how things are connected.

• To make a conclusion about the importance of something.

• To use evaluative language.