Devolution

Question 1

Government of Ireland Act

Answer 1

-Creates two Irish Parliaments. One for the six Protestant-dominated counties in the NE, and the other for the 26 Southern counties

Question 2

Good Friday Agreement

Answer 2

1) A unicameral assembly elected by the basis of STV.
2) Agreement on the “decommissioning of arms.”
3. Open border between Ireland and N. Ireland

Question 3

1979 Devolution referendums

Answer 3

• Failed miserably in Wales, close to 80% no.

- Passed narrowly in Scotland (52%) but didn’t meet threshold of 40% of all eligible voters.

Question 4

1997 Devolution referendums

Answer 4

• Scotland passed, 3-to-1 margin, also approved ability to adjust tax rates by 3%.
• Wales passed narrower set of powers, but only by 7,000 votes.
• Scottish Parliament and Welsh Assembly opened in 1999.

Question 5

What kind of state is the UK?

Answer 5

A unitary state