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Modern Studies is concerned with developing these skills in the following three syllabus areas:

♦ political issues in the UK, related to decision making in Scotland or the UK, exemplified through a case study

♦ social issues in the UK related to wealth and health or crime and law

Study Theme 1A: Government and Decision Making in Scotland

1 Decision making in Scotland: the Scottish Parliament; the Executive; the powers, structure and functions of the Scottish Parliament and Executive. The functions of local councils and councillors.

2 Influences on the decision making process in Scotland: the voting system, the media and pressure groups. Case Study: evaluation of pressure groups in action.

Study Theme 1B: Government and Decision Making in Central Government

1 Decision making for the UK: the UK Parliament: the House of Lords and the House of Commons; the powers of the Prime Minister; the Cabinet; the work of a backbencher.

2 Participation in the voting system; forms of participation. Reasons for variations in voter turnout at elections. Influence of the media on the political system and level of participation. Case Study: the influence of the press on politics.

Social Issues in the United Kingdom (Intermediate 2)

There are two Study Themes:
 
Study Theme 2A Equality in Society: Wealth and Health in the United Kingdom

1 Poverty: causes and consequences; the role in tackling poverty of: central government; the Scottish Parliament; local authorities; the voluntary sector and the private sector.
2 Causes of ill health; causes of health inequalities; health needs in the UK; how these health needs are met by: central government; the Scottish Parliament; local authorities; the voluntary sector and the private sector.
 
Study Theme 2B Crime and the Law in Society

1 Types of crime; causes of crime; the law in Scotland regarding alcohol, drugs and road traffic.
2 Role of the police; branches of the police; different approaches to policing; the court system in Scotland; sentencing policy; the Scottish juvenile justice system.

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