What is devolution?

Question 1

Define devolution

Answer 1

The transfer of political power, but not sovereignty, from central to subnational government

Question 2

What type of devolution has the UK experienced?

Answer 2

Asymmetrical; each body has different powers and distinctive features

Question 3

What is the most powerful devolved institution?

Answer 3

Scottish parliament; it has primary legislative and tax raising powers

Question 4

What are primary legislative powers?

Answer 4

The authority to make laws on devolved policy areas

Question 5

What type of powers was the Welsh Senedd limited to initially?

Answer 5

Executive powers; determining how Westminster legislation was implemented in Wales

Question 6

When did the Senedd gain primary legislative powers?

Answer 6

After the 2011 Welsh devolution election

Question 7

What did the 2017 Wales Act grant to Wales?

Answer 7

Tax raising powers

Question 8

What powers does Stormont have?

Answer 8

Primary legislative powers and limited powers over tax