Democracy in Scotland and the UK 2020 Update: for National 5/Higher Modern Studies and Politics

Stay up to speed with the very latest news, issues and debates in Scotland and the UK. Using the up-to-date examples in this book will help students hit the highest grades in National 5/Higher Modern Studies and Higher Politics.- Review the key developments in Scottish and UK politics from the last year, with expert analysis that students can use for revision, the assignments and the question papers- Consolidate understanding and practise for the exams with short knowledge-check questions at the end of every article- Easily see how each article links to the National 5/Higher Modern Studies and Higher Politics specifications so you know how and when to reference themTopics covered:- Citizens’ Assemblies – Are they a good way to clear political logjams?- The Scottish Parliament – Is it a failing institution?- Extinction Rebellion – Do single-issue pressure groups undermine democracy?- Volatility in Scottish voting behaviour – Short-term blip or lasting recalibration?- Scottish electoral systems – Are they fit for purpose?- Brexit – Is it ‘the UK’s constitutional time-bomb’?- Education policy in Scotland – Addressing the attainment gap or widening it?- Independence for Scotland – Is it getting closer and what would it look like?