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What is the voting system used in Scotland to elect MSPs to the Scottish Parliament?
What is the voting system used in Scotland to elect MSPs to the Scottish Parliament?
Additional Member (AMS) voting system
What are the key areas that voters can judge political parties on in Scottish elections?
What are the key areas that voters can judge political parties on in Scottish elections?
Education and health
What is the voting system used in UK elections to elect MPs to the UK Parliament?
What is the voting system used in UK elections to elect MPs to the UK Parliament?
First Past the Post (FPTP)
What are the key issues that voters can judge parties on in UK elections?
What are the key issues that voters can judge parties on in UK elections?
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What is the simplest way for individuals to become involved in politics?
What is the simplest way for individuals to become involved in politics?
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Study Notes
Elections in the UK
- UK citizens have the opportunity to vote in various elections in the UK.
Elections in Scotland
- The Additional Member (AMS) voting system is used in Scotland.
- Citizens can elect Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs) using the AMS system.
- AMS gives voters two choices, increasing their power.
- Voters can elect multiple representatives for their area.
Judging Political Parties
- In Scottish elections, voters can judge political parties based on their performance on key areas like education and health.
- In UK elections, voters can judge parties according to their performance on key issues like defence and spending.
Importance of Voting
- Voting is the simplest way individuals can become involved in politics.
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