Devolved Bodies in the UK (AQA A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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What are reserved powers in the context of UK devolution?
What are reserved powers in the context of UK devolution?
Powers kept by Westminster like defence
How did income tax variation powers change from Scotland Act 1998 to 2012?
How did income tax variation powers change from Scotland Act 1998 to 2012?
Increased from 3p to 10p variation
What type of legislative powers did Wales initially receive in 1998?
What type of legislative powers did Wales initially receive in 1998?
Secondary legislation only
What unique requirement exists for the Northern Ireland Executive?
What unique requirement exists for the Northern Ireland Executive?
Must contain members from both communities
Which electoral system does Northern Ireland use for its Assembly?
Which electoral system does Northern Ireland use for its Assembly?
Single Transferable Vote (STV)
What percentage approved the Good Friday Agreement in the 1998 referendum?
What percentage approved the Good Friday Agreement in the 1998 referendum?
71%
Which policy innovation did Wales introduce first in the UK in 2015?
Which policy innovation did Wales introduce first in the UK in 2015?
Opt-out organ donation system
How many elected members does the Scottish Parliament have?
How many elected members does the Scottish Parliament have?
129
What did the M4 relief road case demonstrate about devolved powers?
What did the M4 relief road case demonstrate about devolved powers?
UK govt cannot override devolved decisions
How did Welsh support for devolution change between 1997 and 2011?
How did Welsh support for devolution change between 1997 and 2011?
Grew from 50.3% to 64%