Constitution

Question 1

what is a unitary state

Answer 1

Unitary state- central govt that holds sovereignty

Question 2

what is the west laothian question

Answer 2

English votes for english laws, scorland allowed to vote on things that concern the uk because there is no regional govt- EVEL

Question 3

what is the barnett formula

Answer 3

Barnett formula- budgets for devolved regions , unequal funding of devolved powers -spending is 15-25%higher in all the devolved regions compared to england, per head - cost to keep the union strong

Question 4

What was the outcome of the referendum on the Northeast regional assembly 2004?

Answer 4

Northeast regional referendum -78% rejected, 48%- no devolution, not wanted by the population, no interest in english devolution- its gone far enough

Question 5

should there be an english parliament

Answer 5

84% of british population live in england- english parliament would compete with westminster

Question 6

what is the average turnout for metro mayors

Answer 6

30%

Question 7

what mayor is being removed/abolished

Answer 7

Bristol

Question 8

what region has no policing power

Answer 8

wales

Question 9

what is the sewel convention

Answer 9

Sewel convention- cant rule on devolved matters, reserved powers

Question 10

How has section 35 of the Scotland ACT (1998) been recently used?

Answer 10

Section 35 of scotland ACT (1998)- gender recognition reform bill in scotland

Question 11

what policy area is different across devolved regions

Answer 11

Education differs across devolved regions, prescriptions , housing , scotland- extended care for the elderly, different voting system and voting at 16