Devolution Flashcards
How many seats are in the Scottish Parliament
129
What voting system is used in the Scottish Parliament
Additional Member System (AMS)
How many seats are in the Welsh Parliament
60
How many seats are in the Northern Ireland Assembly
90
What voting system is used in the Welsh Parliament
AMS
What voting system is used in the Northern Ireland Assembly
Single Transferable Vote (STV)
Where does the Scottish Parliament have power
Agriculture
Environment
Income tax
Education
Health
Transport
Justice, policing and courts
Where does the Welsh Parliament have power
Agriculture
Environment
Education
Health
Transport
Fire and rescue services
Where does the Northern Ireland Assembly have power
Agriculture
Environment
Education
Health
Transport
Enterprise, trade and investment
Where does the Scottish Parliament lack power
Foreign policy
Brexit negotiations
Defence and national security
Trade and Industry
Where does the Welsh Parliament lack power
Foreign policy
Brexit negotiations
Defence and national security
Where does the Northern Ireland Assembly lack power
Income tax
Foreign policy
Brexit negotiations
Defence and national security
In 1997 which countries had referendums over devolution? What was the result like in both?
Scotland and Wales
Decent size in Scotland very small in Wales
What agreement was signed in 1998
Good Friday Agreement
When were the devolved assemblies set up in Wales and Scotland
1999
