Devolved administrations - The Welsh government Flashcards
Where are the Welsh government and the National Assembly for Wales based?
Cardiff
What is the Capital city of Wales?
Cardiff
How many members does the Welsh National Assembly have?
60 Assembly members (AMs)
How frequently are elections for the National Assembly of Wales held?
Every 4 years
What type of representation is used to decide who is elected to the National Assembly of Wales?
A form of proportional representation
Do members of the National Assembly of Wales have to speak Welsh?
Members can speak Welsh or English
How many areas does the Welsh Assembly have power to make laws in?
21 areas
Name some areas where the National Assembly of Wales has devolved powers to legislate on?
Economic development
Education and training
Health and Social services
Housing
Since when has the National Assembly of Wales been empowered to pass laws on:
Economic Development,
Education and Training,
Health and Social services
Housing?
2011
When did the Welsh Assembly building open?
March 2006