1) Holding Government to Account

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  • One way parliament holds govt to account is committees 
    E - Role of committees revise bills and scrutinize govt. Make sure laws passed are effective. Committee membership reflects makeup of parliament. 
    E - SNP had 8/16 chairs, represents wider political views. 
    A - Highlights effectiveness allows wide range of parties to analyse policy from unbiased position. Especially when ruling party does not have majority committee seats.