The Impact of Devolution on the UK Government (AQA A-Level Politics): Flashcards
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Devolution's impact on UK constitutional system
Devolution's impact on UK constitutional system
Shifted from unitary to quasi-federal system
Quasi-federal system definition
Quasi-federal system definition
Combines unitary & federal elements; Westminster keeps sovereignty
Where ultimate sovereignty rests in UK
Where ultimate sovereignty rests in UK
Westminster
Scotland Act 2016 key principle
Scotland Act 2016 key principle
Westminster can't legislate in devolved matters without consent
Policy variation example across UK regions
Policy variation example across UK regions
University tuition fees vary between regions
Scotland corporal punishment ban date
Scotland corporal punishment ban date
October 2019
PM Boris Johnson's authority during COVID-19
PM Boris Johnson's authority during COVID-19
Couldn't determine lockdown policy beyond England
Alternative voting systems result in devolved assemblies
Alternative voting systems result in devolved assemblies
Minority or coalition governments
SNP achievement in 2011 Scottish Parliament election
SNP achievement in 2011 Scottish Parliament election
Won overall majority (exceptional, not typical)
Pressure groups lobbying shift due to devolution
Pressure groups lobbying shift due to devolution
Target devolved bodies where policy is made