devolution Flashcards
(20 cards)
definition
the transfer of political power but not sovereignty from central government to subnational government
which parliament is the most powerful of the devolved institutions?
Scottish Parliament
how many members does the Scottish Parliament have
129
how is Scottish Parliament elected
additional member system
Scotland act 1998
gives Scottish Parliament primary legislative powers in range of policy areas including law and order health education - Westminster no longer makes laws for Scotland on these matters
example of powers laid out in Scotland act 1998 that are still responsibility of Westminster
defence and national security
constitution
foreign policy
nuclear energy
when did the snp enter office
2007
when was Scotland’s independence referendum
2014
what was the pro Union campaign for Scotland called
better together
Scotland act 2016
tax and welfare systems that differ from those in the rest of the U.K.
how many members does the Welsh assembly have
60
how is the Welsh assembly elected
additional member system
who are unionists
want Northern Ireland to remain a part of the U.K.
who are nationalists
favour a united Ireland or greate role for the Republic of Ireland in the affairs of Northern Ireland
good Friday agreement
1998
establishes power sharing devolution
how many members does the Northern Ireland assembly have
108
how is the Northern Ireland assembly elected
single transferable vote
which two parties have shared power in Northern Ireland since 2007
DUP
Sinn Fein
English votes for English laws
special procedures in the House of Commons for dealing with legislation that affects only England
west Lothian question
why should Scottish MPs be able to vote on English matters at Westminster when English MPs cannot vote on matters devolved to the Scottish Parliament
