Which of the following does a party political manifesto contain?
A list of all the party members
A list of ideas and policies that the party will attempt to introduce if elected
A list of the most likely seats the party would win in the next election
What was the percentage voter turnout in the 2021 Scottish Parliamentary Election?
50.4%
59.1%
63.5%
What is the minimum voting age for Scottish Parliamentary elections?
16
17
18
Who can join a political party in the UK?
Anyone old enough to vote
Any British citizen
Anyone
What part of election campaigning is subject to specific rules?
The number of people who can make donations
The number of party members who can be involved
The amount of money a party can spend
Which statement accurately reflects the information about freedom of speech in Scotland?
Freedom of speech in Scotland only applies to government-approved topics.
Individuals in Scotland can speak freely without any responsibilities.
The right to freedom of speech in Scotland includes the responsibility to avoid using hateful or derogatory language about individuals or groups.
What has the general trend been for membership of political parties in the UK since the 1950s?
Party membership has mostly declined since the 1950s.
Party membership has mostly stayed the same since the 1950s.
Party membership has mostly increased since the 1950s.
How has the UK Government adapted to the popularity of online activism?
By restricting internet access for certain activist groups
By implementing stringent regulations against online campaigns
By introducing a policy allowing debates in the House of Commons for online petitions with over 100,000 signatures
What is a distinctive feature of how petitions are considered in Scotland?
Petitions must pass a specific number of signatures to be considered.
The Citizen Participation and Public Petitions Committee only reviews select petitions.
Petitions are considered regardless of the number of signatures they gather.
What role does a party manifesto play for a political party?
It dictates the party's internal organizational structure.
It serves as a historical record of the party's achievements.
It outlines the party's ideas and beliefs.