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Flashcards by caryslines, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by caryslines
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| Explain, in detail, the reasons why many people use their right to vote in elections. | It gives you a say on important issues that affect you such as the Referendum on Scottish Independence in September, 2014. It gives you a say in who represents you on your local Council, in the Scottish Parliament, at Westminster and in the European Parliament. It is especially important in Marginal constituencies. Many people believe that voting is a civic right which they should use. 65% of people turned out to vote in the 2010 General election. Across the world, people have died fighting for the right to vote and be part of a democracy. |
| Describe, in detail, the ways in which MPs can represent their constituents in the House of Commons. | Asking questions at Prime Minister’s Question Time on a Wednesday eg Dundee MP Jim McGovern asking why the government isn’t supporting the computer games industry. Asking questions at Minister’s Question Time eg Defence. Can ask questions relating to a local issue eg Thomas Docherty MP asking a question about military contracts and employment at Rosyth. Speak in adjournment debate. Half hour debate at the end of the day’s business on an issue raised by a backbencher, usually about a local issue. Join a Committee and raise relevant issues. Private Member’s Bill eg Daylight Savings Bill. Meet constitue |
| Describe, in detail, the rights and responsibilities of American citizens | The right to vote in a large number of elections for a large variety of elected posts. The right to freedom of speech means that Americans can express their opinions at meetings and through the media on many different topics. The right to protest and demonstrate to gain attention for your views. For example, a march outside the White House in Washington DC. The right to join a political party or an Interest Group with other people who have similar opinions. For example, the Republican and Democratic Parties and/or an Interest Group such as the National Rifle Association. The responsibility to register for elections, use your vote, and to do so in a considered way. The responsibility to respect the views of others and not tell lies – America has powerful laws against libel and slander. The responsibility to demonstrate peacefully, to stay within the law. |
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