the Scottish Parliament
noun /ðə ˌskɒtɪʃ ˈpɑːləmənt/
/ðə ˌskɑːtɪʃ ˈpɑːrləmənt/
[singular + singular or plural verb]- the parliament elected by the people of Scotland which has powers to make its own laws in areas such as education and health
苏格兰议会（由苏格兰人民选举产生，有权制定教育、卫生等法规） CultureThe Scottish Parliament is based in Edinburgh in a building which opened in 2004. It is made up of MSPs. Some of them are directly elected to represent constituencies and others are elected to represent regions of Scotland using a form of proportional representation. It began work in 1999 and has the power to raise or lower the basic rate of income tax, and to make laws affecting Scotland in areas including education, health, and justice. It is led by a first minister who is chosen by the Parliament and who chooses the other members of the Scottish Government.