devolution

Question 1

define devolution

Answer 1

transferring of power to smaller counties

Question 2

what areas have not been devolved by Westminster

Answer 2

• defence and national security
• foreign policy
• immigration and citizenship
• tax policy (apart from income tax which is devolved in Scotland)

Question 3

what are the 3 devolved countries in the UK

Answer 3

1. scottish parliament
2. Northern Ireland assembly
3. welsh assembly

Question 4

what are the advantages of devolution

Answer 4

• power to smaller countries
• regions have own elected representatives to have more power to govern country
• regions want to control more of their financial budgets

Question 5

what the disadvantages of devolution

Answer 5

• inconsistent policies
• loss of united force
• countries might not agree