Devolved and Reserved matters

Question 1

The Scottish Parliament is responsible for what powers?

Answer 1

Devolved

Question 2

The UK parliament has responsibility for what powers?

Answer 2

Reserved

Question 3

What are three areas of devolved powers?

Answer 3

Health, Education and Law and Order

Question 4

In Scotland, what has been pledged to provide for all students on a one to one basis?

Answer 4

ICT devices to close the attainment gap

Question 5

In Scotland, what was cancelled as result of COVID-19 to support young people?

Answer 5

SQA exam diet

Question 6

What is one factor of our CJS that is unique to Scotland?

Answer 6

The Not Proven Verdict

Question 7

What prison is Scotland replacing to tackle overcrowding and concerns over living conditions?

Answer 7

Barlinnie

Question 8

Scotland has to opt out of what under devolved health legislation?

Answer 8

The organ donor scheme

Question 9

The SNP has made what free for all under 26s on the NHS

Answer 9

Dental care

Question 10

Scotland was the first country to introduce what for free to tackle health inequalities?

Answer 10

Free prescriptions and sanitary products

Question 11

Scotland was the first country in the world to introduce what into its curriculum?

Answer 11

LGBT+ education

Question 12

A unique law and order provision for young people in Scotland is what?

Answer 12

The Childrens Hearing System

Question 13

What are three reserved powers?

Answer 13

Defence, Foreign Policy and Immigration

Question 14

Where was Rishi Sunak able to use military powers without Scotland’s approval in 2024?

Answer 14

Yemen

Question 15

Despite opposing their use, what does Scotland have to house at Faslane?

Answer 15

Nuclear Weapons

Question 16

Scotland cannot re-join the European Union as the 2016 referendum meant that Scotland had to follow the outcome despite 62% of Scotland voting to remain?

Answer 16

True

Question 17

despite the Scottish government calling for a ceasefire in Israel and Palestine, this wasnot internationally recognised as the UKs response as this is reserved to Westminster?

Answer 17

True

Question 18

Under the new immigration crackdown by the UK government, overseas care workers will be banned from bringing family members and skilled professionals must meet an annual salary threshold of GBP 38,700, up from the current GBP 26,200?

Answer 18

True

Question 19

Scotland had to seek permission from Westminster to welcome more refugees from ?

Answer 19

Ukraine and Russia

Question 20

Describe the power to legislate over immigration

Answer 20

This area of responsibility relates to border control and criteria set for immigration in the UK. This means that Scotland cannot have different immigration or passport control laws to the rest of the UK as it is not possible to isolate this power so that it only affects Scotland as the UK does not have hard borders.

Question 21

Describe the power to legislate over foreign policy

Answer 21

This means that Scotland would need to become an independent country to create trade deals and political unions separate from the rest of the UK as Westminster reserve the power to make decisions over the UKs foreign policy and relationships.

Question 22

Describe the power to legislate over defence

Answer 22

This means that only the UK parliament and government can make decisions about matters which involve the use of the military and the protection of the UK and its borders. This is because the UK must be able to protect any of its nations and must have the ability to raise a strong and powerful national armed forces.

Question 23

Describe the power to legislate over health

Answer 23

This matter is about making sure the people of Scotland are as healthy as they can be

and have the services they need such as hospitals, GPs and access to treatments. This allows the Scottish Government to introduce laws which means that Scotland has different health legislation to that of the rest of the UK.

Question 24

Describe the power to legislate over education

Answer 24

This matter is about making sure that the education system in Scotland is running

well with good quality school buildings and enough teachers. This means that the Scottish government is responsible for making decisions on the curriculum studied in Scotland, the recruitment of teachers, building new school buildings and the funding of higher and further education. This is to ensure that the Scottish population is as educated and skilled as possible.

Question 25

Describe the power of legislating over law and order

Answer 25

This area of responsibility relates to maintaining peace and safety in Scotland including

the running of the police and courts service in Scotland as well as the powers they have. This means that the Scottish government can introduce new laws and legislation that are unique to Scotland and are aimed at keeping the Scottish public safe.