US Federal System vs. UK Devolution: Similarities and Differences (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Flashcards
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Legislation establishing Scottish devolution (1998)
Legislation establishing Scottish devolution (1998)
Scotland Act 1998
What does 'symmetrical' mean in US federalism?
What does 'symmetrical' mean in US federalism?
All states have equal powers
What does 'asymmetrical' mean in UK devolution?
What does 'asymmetrical' mean in UK devolution?
Different power levels across regions
US state policy control areas (examples)
US state policy control areas (examples)
Education and criminal justice
Scotland's devolved powers (examples)
Scotland's devolved powers (examples)
Health and education
UK principle allowing devolution changes
UK principle allowing devolution changes
Parliamentary sovereignty
What's needed to change US federal-state powers?
What's needed to change US federal-state powers?
Constitutional amendment
Are US state powers permanent?
Are US state powers permanent?
Yes - permanent and cannot be unilaterally changed
Is UK devolution permanent?
Is UK devolution permanent?
No - flexible and reversible
What does the 10th Amendment protect?
What does the 10th Amendment protect?
State powers not given to federal govt
US court system structure
US court system structure
Dual (federal and state courts)
Highest UK court
Highest UK court
UK Supreme Court
Is the UK a federal or unitary state?
Is the UK a federal or unitary state?
Unitary state