how much power do the devolved bodies have

Question 1

whats Devolution

Answer 1

Devolution- is transfer of power from a central government (Westminster) to a subnational government (Scotland) the power can also be returned

Question 2

name 4 Devolved bodies

Answer 2

Scottish parliament
Welsh parliament
northern Irish assembly
Greater London
Elected mayors in 17 city’s
Police commissioners

Question 3

whats Reserved powers

Answer 3

powers Westminster has and not Scotland

Question 4

what powers does Scotland have

Answer 4

personal care for elderly is free
No tuition fees
Greater restrictions on fox hunting

Question 5

time line of Scotland

Answer 5

|-1979- Scottish referendum for a devolved region majority won however didn’t go through low turn out
|-1998- Scottish act establishes parliament gives power for legation for health care to trains education housing can change tax by 10p of the uk rate
|- 2007 calman commotion
|-20212 Scotland can borrow 2 billion a year and rise or lower tax can make decitions on
|- 2014 Scotland voted to stay in uk 84.5% turn out 55% to 45%
|-2023

Question 6

how often does Scotland have an election and how old do you need to

Answer 6

Has its own elections 4/5 years anyone over the age of 16

Question 7

Whats an MSP

Answer 7

member of Scottish parliament

Question 8

what was the turn out

Answer 8

In the devolved elections of 2016 voter turn out was 55.6% compared to 68% in the general election showing people may not care about devolution

Question 9

how many MSP are there

Answer 9

129 members of Scottish parliament know as MSPs they do not go to Westminster

Question 10

what did the supreme caught rule for Scotland

Answer 10

In November 2022 judges in the supreme caught ruled Scotland parliament Holyrood do not have the power to hold a independence referendum intend Westminster have the power