MOCKS SOURCE: Devolution has created more problems 2022 Flashcards
What are the 4 factors?
England legitimacy problem
Pleased all.
Lower turnouts.
North Irish- peace and stability.
How does the lack of metro mayors and EVEL issues mean for England?
England has a democratic deficit.
What does EVEL stand for?
English votes for English laws.
In terms of the West Lothian question, what happened in 2015?
Tory government offered a solution.
Created EVEL- matters only concerning England can be voted by English and Welsh MPs.
When was EVEL used for the first time?
2016.
To pass a housing bill without Scottish MPs.
How is EVEL negative for Scottish MPs?
Makes Scottish MPs second-class representatives at Westminster.
What is the England legitimacy problem section conclusion?
Devolution not working for England as it created a democratic deficit.
How did devolution help England in 2015?
Metro mayors were created with some executive, spending and strategic powers.
Planned to drive regional growth with improved transport links and science investments.
How has devolution enhanced democracy?
Every devolution has been consented in a referendum.
Recent referendums have been on devolution.
E.g., 1997 for devolution in Scotland, 60% turnout and 74% said yes. Allowed powers over healthcare, education, transport, policing.
Provide an example where a devolution referendum has had a low turnout.
1997 Wales.
50% turnout, only 54% voted for a Welsh Assembly.
Could explain why less powers were delegated to Welsh Assembly.
Which elections are turnouts lower?
Lower in devolved elections than in General Elections.
What was the turnout of the 2017 Welsh local election?
42%
What is the affect of lower turnouts?
Representation may be inaccurate- older people more likely to vote.
Devolution causes disinterest and more public divisions.
When and what was the Good Friday Agreement?
1998 Northern Ireland.
Designed to share power between unionist and nationalist communities.
Violence dropped so it worked!!!!
Established an assembly elected using PR, all major parties in NI were guaranteed ministerial positions.
What power was the Northern Irish Assembly granted?
To pass laws not reserved to Westminster Parliament.
