Devolution: The Impact Of Devolution On The Government Of The UK

Question 1

What is the framework of the UK called now because of federalism?

Answer 1

‘Quasi-Federalism’

Question 2

What did the Scotland Act 2016 establish between Westminster and Holyrood?

Answer 2

That Westminster cannot legislate its devolved matters without consent, therefore effectively acknowledging that the devolved institutions are permanent not temporary political fixtures

Question 3

What has devolution done to Westminster’s domestic policy beyond England?

Answer 3

Reduced its control

Question 4

What is an example of domestic policy being different in the 4 different regions of the UK?

Answer 4

The Covid-19 policy

Question 5

What has alternative voting systems in different devolved assemblies lead to the rise of?

Answer 5

Minority or coalition government in these assemblies

Question 6

How has devolution effected pressure groups?

Answer 6

They have focused on where policy is made, so are involved in all assemblies