How the constitution has changed since 1997 (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Flashcards
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Max parliamentary term before FTPA 2011
Max parliamentary term before FTPA 2011
Five years
How often are elections held under FTPA 2011?
How often are elections held under FTPA 2011?
Every 5 years, first Thursday in May
MPs needed for early election under FTPA 2011 (two-thirds)
MPs needed for early election under FTPA 2011 (two-thirds)
At least 434 MPs
Days to form alternative govt after no confidence vote
Days to form alternative govt after no confidence vote
14 days
Year Fixed-term Parliaments Act was repealed
Year Fixed-term Parliaments Act was repealed
2022
PM who called 2017 early election
PM who called 2017 early election
Theresa May
PM who called 2019 early election
PM who called 2019 early election
Boris Johnson
Act establishing Welsh Assembly
Act establishing Welsh Assembly
Government of Wales Act 1998
% voting 'Yes' in 2011 Welsh devolution referendum
% voting 'Yes' in 2011 Welsh devolution referendum
63.5%
Devolved areas granted law-making powers in Wales (2011)
Devolved areas granted law-making powers in Wales (2011)
20 devolved areas
Taxes controlled by Wales Act 2014
Taxes controlled by Wales Act 2014
Stamp duty land tax and landfill tax
Wales Act year granting income tax powers (no referendum)
Wales Act year granting income tax powers (no referendum)
2017