devolution Flashcards
devolution
what is devolution?
devolution
devolution
the transfer of political power, but not sovereignty, from central gov to subnational gov
why is the scottish parliament the most powerful of the devolved institutions?
it has primary legislative powers (authority. to make laws on devolved policy areas). also for tax raising powers
what did the scotland act 1998 do?
gave scottish parliament primary legislative powers in a range of policy areas, including law ans order, health, education, transport etc. westminster no longer makes laws for scotland on these matters
what are primary legislative powers?
authority to make laws on devolved policy areas
what are the major powers of scotland?
tax, health, environmental, education and culture, law and home affairs
what was the 2014 independence referendum?
The 2014 independence referendum was a vote where Scotland decided whether to become independent from the UK, with 55% voting against it, highlighting deep national sentiments and debates over governance.
what did the scotland act 2016 do?
The Scotland Act 2016 expanded Scotland’s powers, allowing it to set income tax rates and control certain welfare benefits, like a student gaining more autonomy in managing their own finances.
what are the powers of the welsh assembly?
tax, health and social, environmental, education, sport, law: elections
what was the gov of wales act 2006
enabled the assembly to ask for further powers to be transferred from Westminster, and allowed it to gain primary legislative powers if approved in a referendum
