How the constitution has changed since 1998 (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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On what date was the Scottish Independence Referendum held?
On what date was the Scottish Independence Referendum held?
18 September 2014
What percentage voted against Scottish independence in the 2014 referendum?
What percentage voted against Scottish independence in the 2014 referendum?
55.3%
What was the purpose of the Smith Commission?
What was the purpose of the Smith Commission?
To deliver more powers to Scottish Parliament
What % of VAT revenues raised in Scotland were assigned to the Scottish Govt under the Scotland Act 2016?
What % of VAT revenues raised in Scotland were assigned to the Scottish Govt under the Scotland Act 2016?
First 10%
What did the Scotland Act 2016 declare about the Scottish Parliament and Govt?
What did the Scotland Act 2016 declare about the Scottish Parliament and Govt?
They are permanent parts of UK constitution
When did Scotland introduce different income tax rates and bands from the rest of the UK?
When did Scotland introduce different income tax rates and bands from the rest of the UK?
2017
The Scottish Child Payment is an example of which devolved power?
The Scottish Child Payment is an example of which devolved power?
Welfare powers
What percentage voted 'Leave' in the Brexit Referendum on 23 June 2016?
What percentage voted 'Leave' in the Brexit Referendum on 23 June 2016?
51.9%
Which Act did the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 repeal?
Which Act did the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 repeal?
European Communities Act 1972
What are Henry VIII clauses in the context of the EU (Withdrawal) Act 2018?
What are Henry VIII clauses in the context of the EU (Withdrawal) Act 2018?
Powers for ministers to amend EU law
When did the Brexit transition period end?
When did the Brexit transition period end?
31 December 2020
What was the purpose of the Northern Ireland Protocol?
What was the purpose of the Northern Ireland Protocol?
To avoid a hard border with Republic of Ireland
What legislative model did the Wales Act 2017 introduce for Wales?
What legislative model did the Wales Act 2017 introduce for Wales?
Reserved powers model
When did Wales start setting its own rates of income tax?
When did Wales start setting its own rates of income tax?
2019
What did the Land Transaction Tax replace in Wales?
What did the Land Transaction Tax replace in Wales?
Stamp Duty Land Tax