Scottish Referendum: Alex Salmond Speech (Part Three)

Scottish Referendum: Alex Salmond Speech (Part Three)

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The video discusses the success of allowing 16 and 17-year-olds to vote, highlighting their responsible participation in democratic elections. It then addresses the consequences of Scotland's decision, focusing on the activation of clause 30 of the Edinburgh Agreement and the Scottish Government's commitment to work constructively. Finally, it covers the Unionist parties' promises to devolve more powers to Scotland, emphasizing the expectation for these promises to be fulfilled promptly.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What age group was recently allowed to vote, and how was their participation described?

18 and 19-year-olds; as a failure

17 and 18-year-olds; as a disappointment

15 and 16-year-olds; as a challenge

16 and 17-year-olds; as a success

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of clause 30 of the Edinburgh Agreement?

It nullifies the previous voting results.

It grants independence to Scotland.

It signifies the acceptance of Scotland's decision.

It allows Scotland to hold another referendum.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What commitment did the Scottish Government make after the decision?

To demand more powers immediately

To ignore the voting results

To work against the interests of the UK

To work constructively for Scotland and the UK

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the Unionist parties promise during the campaign?

To maintain the status quo

To hold another referendum

To reduce Scotland's powers

To devolve more powers to Scotland

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Scotland's expectation regarding the promises made by Unionist parties?

That they will be ignored

That they will be fulfilled quickly

That they will be postponed indefinitely

That they will be renegotiated

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