US Federal System vs. UK Devolution: Similarities and Differences (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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In the UK's devolved system, which body devolves power to regional governments?
In the UK's devolved system, which body devolves power to regional governments?
Parliament
Which policy areas do US states have significant control over?
Which policy areas do US states have significant control over?
Education and criminal justice
Which policy areas does Scotland have devolved powers over?
Which policy areas does Scotland have devolved powers over?
Health and education
How is the division of powers established in the US federal system?
How is the division of powers established in the US federal system?
By the US Constitution
Which legislation established devolution in Scotland?
Which legislation established devolution in Scotland?
Scotland Act 1998
How are state powers distributed in the US federal system?
How are state powers distributed in the US federal system?
Symmetrically - all states have equal powers
Which part of the UK has no devolved government?
Which part of the UK has no devolved government?
England
What is the status of US state powers under the federal system?
What is the status of US state powers under the federal system?
Permanent and constitutionally protected
What characteristic describes UK devolution regarding power changes?
What characteristic describes UK devolution regarding power changes?
Flexible and reversible
Which amendment protects powers retained by US states?
Which amendment protects powers retained by US states?
10th Amendment
What type of court system does the US have?
What type of court system does the US have?
Dual court system
What type of state does the UK remain despite devolution?
What type of state does the UK remain despite devolution?
Unitary state