Devolution Flashcards
What is sovreignty, and who is sovreign and where did originate?
Absolute power in the Uk and cannot be forced to anything it doesn’t want to do. Power has always been centerally concentrated, the crown and then gradually into parliament.
What is devolution, when did it begin and some examples?
Process of devolving, deferrring or delegaitng to another body or person. Began in 1999. Examples include local governments, metro mayors, PCCs, devolved parliaments.
What hapened in 1536?
Incorporation of Wales as a principality of England
What happened in 1707?
Act of union between England (and Wales) and scotland as Kindom of Great Britain.
What happened in 1801?
Act of union between Great Britain and Ireland as United Kingdom
What happened in 1707?
Maintance of distinct Scotish legal and religious institutions
What happened between1886-1912?
Various Irish Home Rule bills atttemted
What happened between 1922-72
Government in Northen Ireland and the authority was completely devolved
What happened in 1979?
Devolution referneda was attempted in Wales and Scotland
How have most previous devolution efforts ended and an example
Poorly, Irish Home rule, constantly rejected by parliament, eventually passed in 1912 after delays from WW1
What were the results in Scotland referenda?
74% Yes, with a 60% turnout
What were the results in the Welsh referenda?
50.3% Yes, with 50% turnout
How was power devolved to Northen Ireland
Good Friday agreement
What is the fourth devolved body
London assembly
Details about Holyrood
Additional Member System, 73 members elected directly, 56 elected proportionately
Details about Senedd
Additional Member System, 40 members elected directly, 20 elected proportionately
Details about
Single Transferable Vote, 90 members elected by ranking preferences, The Party wins the seat, not the individual member, Structure also different: power must be shared between largest Unionist and Nationalist Parties; or assembly cannot sit.
Are devolved bodies unicameral or unicameral
unicameral
What has devolution done for smaller parties
Greater representation, even experience of government. Uk parliament often punishes smaller parties, whereas devolution is more beneficial towards parliament. Having proven themselves it benefits the voting systems designed to disperse power. Eg Snp
What is the west lothian question
Scottish, Welsh and Northern Ireland members at Westminster can vote upon English matters, while MPs from England have no influence on Scottish, Welsh or Northern Ireland affairs which are devolved to their decision-making bodies.
What tried to solve the west lothian question
Evel, english vote for english laws
