devolution Flashcards
4 features of federalism
- legal sovereignty is divided between central and regional government
- federalism is entrenched in a codified constitution
- the powers granted to different regional governments are equal and symmetrical
- any powers not specified in the constitution are usually granted to regional governments
explain 4 features of devolution
- power, but not sovereignty is delegated from central to local governments
- devolution is not entrenched and therefore flexible
- powers may be delegated in unequal amounts to different regional governments
- any powers not specified in devolution legislation are reserved to central government
what powers did Scotland gain after devolution in 1999 after the Scotland act 1998
agriculture
education
environment
health
housing
justice, policing courts
local government
some transport
taxes
some welfare powers
- Scotland now has devo-max meaning maximum devolved powers before independence
why does Scotland have most power out of the 3 devolved nations
- 62% of Scots voted to remain in the EU but England left anyways so for many Scots the only way to remain in the EU was to once again demand full independence so to keep them connected to the UK, they have devo-max powers
what electoral system was introduced for electing Scottish Parliament in the Scotland Act 1998
AMS
what did the Scotland act 2016 introduce
widening of the areas in which the Scottish parliament may pass laws
power over the regulation of the energy industry
control over…
- welfare services
- half the receipts of VAT collected in Scotland
- income tax rates and all receipts from it
- air passenger duty and its revenue in Scottish airports
- some business taxes
how did Scottish people vote regarding brexit
62-38% in favour of remaining
result and turnout of welsh devolution referendum in 1997
50.5-49.5 with turnout at 50.2%
