Devolution Flashcards
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What is sovreignty, and who is sovreign and where did originate?
Absolute power in the Uk and cannot be forced to anything it doesn’t want to do. Power has always been centerally concentrated, the crown and then gradually into parliament.
What is devolution, when did it begin and some examples?
Process of devolving, deferrring or delegaitng to another body or person. Began in 1999. Examples include local governments, metro mayors, PCCs, devolved parliaments.
When was the Incorporation of Wales as a principality of England
1536
When was the Act of union between England (and Wales) and scotland as Kindom of Great Britain
1707
When was the Act of union between Great Britain and Ireland as United Kingdom
1801
When was the Maintance of distinct Scotish legal and religious institutions
1707
When was the Various Irish Home Rule bills attemted
1886-1912
When was the Government in Northen Ireland and the authority completely devolved
1922-72
When was the Devolution referneda attempted in Wales and Scotland
1997
How have most previous devolution efforts ended and an example
Poorly, Irish Home rule, constantly rejected by parliament, eventually passed in 1912 after delays from WW1
What were the results in Scotland referenda?
74% Yes, with a 60% turnout
What were the results in the Welsh referenda?
50.3% Yes, with 50% turnout
How was power devolved to Northen Ireland
Good Friday agreement
What is the fourth devolved body
London assembly
Details about Holyrood (Scotland)
Additional Member System, 73 members elected directly, 56 elected proportionately
Details about Senedd (Wales)
Additional Member System, 40 members elected directly, 20 elected proportionately
Details about Stormont (Northen Ireland)
Single Transferable Vote, 90 members elected by ranking preferences, The Party wins the seat, not the individual member, Structure also different: power must be shared between largest Unionist and Nationalist Parties; or assembly cannot sit.
Are devolved bodies unicameral or bicameral
unicameral
What has devolution done for smaller parties
Greater representation, even experience of government. Uk parliament often punishes smaller parties, whereas devolution is more beneficial towards parliament. Having proven themselves it benefits the voting systems designed to disperse power. Eg Snp
What is the west lothian question
Scottish, Welsh and Northern Ireland members at Westminster can vote upon English matters, while MPs from England have no influence on Scottish, Welsh or Northern Ireland affairs which are devolved to their decision-making bodies.
What tried to solve the west lothian question
Evel, english vote for english laws, this wasnt passed
keating
Devolution allows Policy innovation and diversity reflecting the UK
Who said Devolution allows Policy innovation and diversity reflecting the UK
keating
