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Role of Government

Role of Government. The Scottish Government is responsible for all devolved matters, e.g. education, health, housing and social work. The First Minister. Scotland’s leader – elected by MSPs. Has always been leader of biggest political party (currently SNP’s Alex Salmond).

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Role of Government

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  1. Role of Government • The Scottish Government is responsible for all devolved matters, e.g. education, health, housing and social work.

  2. The First Minister • Scotland’s leader – elected by MSPs. • Has always been leader of biggest political party (currently SNP’s Alex Salmond). • The First Minister selects MSPs to be ministers as part of his/her government.

  3. The First Minister • Each minister is in charge of a particular area, for example education or justice.

  4. First Minister’s Responsibilities Power to appoint and sack ministers, can “reshuffle cabinet” First Minister’s Powers/Responsibilities

  5. First Minister’s Responsibilities Power to appoint and sack ministers, can “reshuffle cabinet” Meets heads of state and foreign dignitaries (limited power though as foreign affairs is reserved power) First Minister’s Powers/Responsibilities

  6. First Minister’s Responsibilities Power to appoint and sack ministers, can “reshuffle cabinet” Meets heads of state and foreign dignitaries (limited power though as foreign affairs is reserved power) First Minister’s Powers/Responsibilities Promote Scotland, e.g. 2010 Homecoming events, 2014 Commonwealth Games

  7. First Minister’s Responsibilities Power to appoint and sack ministers, can “reshuffle cabinet” Meets heads of state and foreign dignitaries (limited power though as foreign affairs is reserved power) First Minister’s Powers/Responsibilities Chairs Cabinet - responsible for the formulation, development and presentation of Scottish Government policy Promote Scotland, e.g. 2010 Homecoming events, 2014 Commonwealth Games

  8. Remember: The Scottish Government is: • Accountable to people of Scotland • Accountable to Scottish Parliament • Made up of First Minister, Cabinet Secretaries and Ministers • Responsible for all devolved matters

  9. Civil Service • The Scottish Government rely on help and advice from the Civil Service to develop and deliver policies that affect our lives

  10. Civil Service • Civil Servants are politically neutral • The serve the government - research, advise ministers on law and policy making • Not elected so don’t change when government changes

  11. Questions of Types of Government • Read pages 30-33 • Answer questions on page 33

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