TY - GEN T1 - Modern studies democracy in Scotland and the UK T2 - Dynamic learning A1 - Cooney, Frank A1 - Hughes, Gary A1 - Sheerin, David LA - English PP - Glasgow PB - Hodder Gibson YR - 2018 ED - National 4 & 5, second edition UL - http://glotrec.wdi-staging.gei.de/cat/Record/gei1027565530 AB - This second edition comprehensively covers the changes made to course content and prepare students to cope with the increased emphasis on knowledge and understanding in the new National 5 exam. - Analyses what it means to live in a democracy - Defines representation in the Scottish and UK Parliaments - Explains voting systems and election campaigns in the UK AB - Cover -- Book title -- Copyright -- Contents -- Chapter 1 Living in a democracy -- What is a democracy? -- Electing representatives -- Scotland and its constitutional future -- Chapter 2 Democracy in Scotland -- The work of an MSP -- Functions of the Scottish Parliament -- Political parties in Scotland -- Chapter 3 Democracy in the UK -- The work of an MP -- The UK Parliament -- The House of Lords -- Political parties in the UK -- Chapter 4 Pressure groups, trade unions and media -- Pressure groups -- Trade unions -- The influence of the media -- Chapter 5 Assessment: National 4 & 5 Skills and Knowledge OP - 130 SN - 9781510428584 KW - Democracy KW - Electronic books KW - Schulbuch ER -