3.1.1.4 – The Judiciary + Devolution

Question 1

What is devolution?

Answer 1

Transfer of powers from central government to devolved administrations.

Question 2

Name the devolved institutions in the UK.

Answer 2

Scottish Parliament, Senedd Cymru (Welsh Parliament), Northern Ireland Assembly.

Question 3

What powers does Scotland have?

Answer 3

Control over education, health, justice, environment, and some tax powers.

Question 4

What is the West Lothian Question?

Answer 4

Whether MPs from devolved nations should vote on England-only matters.

Question 5

What is judicial independence?

Answer 5

Judges must be free from political pressure.

Question 6

What is judicial review?

Answer 6

The process by which judges can declare government actions unlawful.

Question 7

What does ‘ultra vires’ mean?

Answer 7

Acting beyond one’s legal powers.

Question 8

What does the Supreme Court do?

Answer 8

Final court of appeal; interprets laws and oversees constitutional issues.

Question 9

How are judges appointed in the UK?

Answer 9

Through the Judicial Appointments Commission.