Part 1

• What is one devolved power in Scotland?

  Education
• What does the Curriculum for Excellence outline?

  Knowledge and skills pupils should develop
• What significant change occurred in Scotland's education in 2018?

  LGBTQ+ education became compulsory
• What is another devolved power in Scotland?

  Health
• How did the Scottish Parliament respond during the Covid pandemic?

  Made decisions regarding health laws and care
• What is a health benefit in Scotland compared to England?

  Free prescriptions
• What is another devolved power of the Scottish Parliament?

  Law and order
• What control does the Scottish Parliament have over the court system?

  Control over court system and punishments
• What unique verdict does Scotland have that England does not?

  Verdict of "not proven"
• How has the use of community sentences changed in Scotland compared to England?

  Increased in Scotland, decreased in England
• What is one reserved power in the UK?

  Defence
• Who determines the UK's defence spending?

  Westminster
• What was a significant decision made by the UK Parliament regarding defence?

  Maintaining Trident nuclear weapons system
• What is another reserved power of the UK government?

  Foreign policy
• What does the UK government determine regarding foreign policy?

  Relationships with other countries and groups
• What decision did the UK Parliament make in 2022 regarding Russia?

  Decided on sanctions against Russia
• What is another reserved power of the UK government?

  Economic and monetary policy
• What does the UK control regarding currency?

  The UK’s currency and interest rates
• What was a major issue during the independence referendum regarding currency?

  Whether Scotland could keep the pound
• What is one power of the First Minister?

  Nominate ministers to the Scottish Cabinet
• What is the role of cabinet ministers in Scotland?

  Responsible for different policy areas
• Who was appointed as the cabinet secretary for social justice?

  Shirley-Anne Somerville
• What is another power of the First Minister?

  Chair the Scottish Cabinet
• What does the First Minister decide regarding parliamentary discussions?

  What the Scottish Parliament will discuss each session
• What policy did Nicola Sturgeon plan to implement regarding cars?

  Ban sale of new petrol and diesel cars
• What is one responsibility of the First Minister?

  Represent and promote Scotland
• How does the First Minister represent Scotland abroad?

  Travels and meets world leaders
• Where does Scotland have consul offices?

  In the US and China
• What is one responsibility of the First Minister during First Minister’s Questions?

  Answer questions from MSPs
• When does First Minister’s Questions take place?

  Every Thursday at noon
• What was a question asked by Douglas Ross on June 1, 2023?

  About cars exempt from low emission zone
• How do MSPs represent constituents in parliament?

  By debating and voting
• How do MSPs vote on bills?

  Using electronic consoles at decision time
• What is another way MSPs represent constituents?

  Introducing a Private Members Bill
• What issue did MSPs vote on regarding alcohol?

  Minimum unit pricing of alcohol
• What is a Private Members Bill?

  An idea for a new bill by an MSP
• What was a Private Members Bill introduced by John Finnie?

  Physical punishment of children by parents
• What is one role of an MSP in their constituency?

  Gather views of constituents
• How do MSPs gather views from constituents?

  By holding surgeries in local town halls
• What can constituents do during MSP surgeries?

  Discuss issues and ask for help