Democracy: Reserved Powers

Question 1

definition

Answer 1

issues that are the responsibility of the UK parliament in Westminister - The Scottish Parliament has no control over these matters + must accept any changes made to the law

Question 2

immigration

Answer 2

explanation: Westminister has responsibility over control of whos allowed to enter the UK
example: in 2020 Boris Johnsons government announced a points based system to try + cut the number of people entering the UK

Question 3

defence

Answer 3

explanation: Westminister has responsibility for national security + the armed forces (army, navy + air force)
example: the Scottish Parliament is against nuclear weapons but Scotland has them as the UK Parliament is for them

Question 4

benefits

Answer 4

explanation: Westminister has responsibility over system of welfare benefits + pensions
example: in November 2021 the UK government increased the Real Living Wage to £9.90 for over 23s