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WorksheetsNational 5 Modern Studies Diagnostic Quiz Overview
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 7mins
What voting system is used in Scottish Parliament elections?
First Past the Post
Single Transferable Vote
Additional Member System
Alternative Vote
MSPs can raise issues in Parliament through Question Time, motions, and debates.
True
False
Which of these is not a power of the First Minister
Choosing members of government
Representing Scotland at home and abroad
Decides direction and policies of the Scottish government
Makes decisions on military matters
Which decision-making body does the First Minister chair?
The Scottish Cabinet
Scottish Parliamentary Committees
The Scottish Parliament Chamber
How can individuals participate in politics in Scotland?
vote
express opinion
petition
stand as a candidate
all of the answers are correct
Which of the following is a common cause of crime in the UK?
Access to free education
Low income and poverty
Community sports programmes
High employment rates
The number of people in prison in Scotland has decreased steadily over the past 20 years.
True
False
Which of these is not something that tells us that crime is a problem in the UK:
Trends made clear by official statistics
Public perceptions gathered in surveys like SJCS
Posts on TikTok reporting the identity of knife crime attackers
Prison overcrowding
Which of the following is a key power held by the US President?
Passing laws in Congress
Acting as Commander-in-Chief of the military
Leading the Supreme Court
Running state-level governments
African Americans in the USA experience equal access to healthcare compared to white Americans.
True
False
Which of the following best explains why white Americans are more likely to vote than Hispanic Americans?
White Americans are more likely to work in low-wage jobs.
Hispanic Americans are more likely to live in rural areas.
White Americans are more likely to have higher levels of education and income.
Hispanic Americans are more likely to have served in the military.
In a ‘Support or Oppose’ question, which of the following best describes a strong answer?
Only include your own opinion
Include two points supporting and one point opposing
Use evidence from the source for both support and oppose
Rewrite the source in your own words
When answering a ‘Decision Making’ (options) question, what must you include?
Why you chose your option and why you rejected the other option.
A one-sided argument
A list of pros only
Only your favourite option
In a conclusions skill question, you should always quote from the source to back up your conclusion.
True
False
