Devolution in England. (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Flashcards
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Define devolution
Define devolution
Transfer of powers to subnational assemblies from central govt
Year of Scotland's Act of Union
Year of Scotland's Act of Union
1707
Scotland 1997 referendum: % Yes to devolution
Scotland 1997 referendum: % Yes to devolution
74.3%
Wales 1997 referendum: % Yes to devolution
Wales 1997 referendum: % Yes to devolution
50.3%
Tony Blair's devolution slogan
Tony Blair's devolution slogan
Let Scotland/Wales do best locally; UK do best globally
Year SNP pressed for independence referendum
Year SNP pressed for independence referendum
2014
When did Cornwall receive devolved powers?
When did Cornwall receive devolved powers?
2015
What is the Barnett Formula?
What is the Barnett Formula?
Formula allocating public spending to devolved nations (addresses funding disparities)
EVEL acronym meaning
EVEL acronym meaning
English Votes for English Laws
Year of North-east England devolution vote
Year of North-east England devolution vote
2004
Define Sewel Convention
Define Sewel Convention
Westminster must consult devolved bodies when changing devolved policies
Brexit referendum result split
Brexit referendum result split
52-48
Main structural issue with UK devolution
Main structural issue with UK devolution
Asymmetry - uneven power distribution across nations