Devolution

Question 1

Devolution

Answer 1

the delegation of some governmental powers (devolved powers), away from the centre to the regions, which have their own elected assemblies that make many laws for themselves.

Question 2

the Scottish parliament and government

Answer 2

the legislative body and executive established in Scotland and following the 1997 election, now elected on a five-yearly basis. it meets in the Holyrood area of Edinburgh so is often known as ‘Holyrood’.

Question 3

the Welsh assembly and government

Answer 3

the legislative body and executive established in Wales following the 1997 referendum, now elected on a five-yearly basis. The correct title for the body is Senedd or Wlesh parliament.

Question 4

the Northern Ireland assembly and executive

Answer 4

the legislative body and executive established following the 1998 referendum, now elected on a five-yearly basis.