Nat 5 Committees

How many MSPs sit on a committee in the Scottish Parliament?

• Only one MSP

• More than fifteen MSPs

• Exactly ten MSPs

• Between three and eleven MSPs

What is the role of committees in the Scottish Parliament?

• To elect the Prime Minister

• To appoint new MSPs

• To manage the parliament's finances

• To propose and scrutinise legislation

Which type of committee is permanent and meets weekly?

• The Temporary Committee

• The Election Committee

• The Sports Committee

• The Health Committee

What can committees in the Scottish Parliament require?

• The Prime Minister to resign

• Citizens to attend meetings

• MSPs to vote a certain way

• Anyone to give evidence before them

What are the two types of committees in the Scottish Parliament?

• Primary and secondary committees

• Mandatory and subject committees

• Permanent and temporary committees

• Internal and external committees

What is the composition of committees based on?

• The proportion of seats each party has overall

• The age of the MSPs

• The geographical location of MSPs

• The gender of MSPs

What do MSPs do when sitting on a committee?

• Decide on the parliament's decor

• Represent the people of their area

• Vote on international treaties

• Choose the national anthem

When do committees usually meet?

• The first Friday of every month

• Saturday nights

• Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursday mornings

• Every Monday afternoon

Are committee meetings open to the public?

• Most are open to the public

• Only during elections

• Never open to the public

• Only if you are an MSP

What is an example of a 'subject' committee?

• The Education and Skills Committee

• The Committee of Public Safety

• The Committee of the Whole

• The Committee on Foreign Relations