Scottish Parliament and Government. (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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Which Prime Minister's Labour Party committed to devolving powers to Scotland?
Which Prime Minister's Labour Party committed to devolving powers to Scotland?
Tony Blair
What percentage voted 'Yes' in the 1997 Scottish devolution referendum?
What percentage voted 'Yes' in the 1997 Scottish devolution referendum?
74.3%
In what year did Scotland unite with England?
In what year did Scotland unite with England?
1707
Under the Scotland Act 1998, by how much could income tax be varied?
Under the Scotland Act 1998, by how much could income tax be varied?
Up to 3p in the pound
Which area was devolved to Scotland under the Scotland Act 1998?
Which area was devolved to Scotland under the Scotland Act 1998?
Education
Under the Scotland Act 2016, by how much can income tax be varied?
Under the Scotland Act 2016, by how much can income tax be varied?
Up to 10p in the pound
What percentage of VAT revenue does Scotland retain under the Scotland Act 2016?
What percentage of VAT revenue does Scotland retain under the Scotland Act 2016?
50%
How many Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs) are there?
How many Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs) are there?
129
What electoral system is used to elect MSPs?
What electoral system is used to elect MSPs?
Additional Member System (AMS)
What did Scotland do regarding higher education tuition fees?
What did Scotland do regarding higher education tuition fees?
Abolished tuition fees
What percentage voted to remain in the UK in the 2014 independence referendum?
What percentage voted to remain in the UK in the 2014 independence referendum?
55.3%
How many seats did the SNP win in the 2024 UK General Election?
How many seats did the SNP win in the 2024 UK General Election?
9 seats