Devolution Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 3 devolved governments?
A
- Scottish parliament
- Welsh assembly
- Northern Island assembly
2
Q
What are 3 of Scotland’s devolved powers?
A
- Their own separate legal system and police force
- Their own health service
- Their own education system
3
Q
Which devolved government has the most devolved powers?
A
Scottish Parliament
4
Q
What is devolution?
A
The transfer or delegation of power to a lower level,
especially by the central government to a local or regional
administration.
5
Q
What are 3 of the Welsh Assemblies devolved powers?
A
- Representing Wales and its people
- Making laws for Wales
- Agreeing Welsh taxes
- Holding the Welsh government to account.
6
Q
What are 3 of Northern Islands devolved powers?
A
- Representing Northern Ireland and its people
- Making legislation
- Scrutinising the executive committee
