Devolved matters Flashcards
(15 cards)
What is a reserved power of the UK Parliament related to international relations?
Foreign policy
The UK Parliament maintains control over negotiating trade deals and issuing sanctions.
What is a key responsibility of the UK Parliament in terms of military?
Defence
The UK Parliament controls all British military forces and their deployment.
What is a devolved power of the Scottish Parliament concerning health?
Health
The Scottish Parliament controls NHS Scotland and how patients are treated.
What is the role of the Parliament in relation to the government?
Gives permission to run the country
The parliament’s powers determine the government’s authority.
What is one devolved power of the Scottish Parliament related to education?
Education
The Scottish Parliament oversees the entire education system in Scotland.
What is the difference between devolved and reserved powers?
Devolved powers affect Scotland; reserved powers affect the whole UK
Reserved powers include defence, foreign affairs, and immigration.
What is a devolved power of the Scottish Parliament related to law enforcement?
Law and Order
This includes maintaining peace and running the police and courts in Scotland.
Fill in the blank: The UK Parliament has the reserved power over _______.
Immigration
The UK Parliament controls the borders of all countries in the UK.
What philosopher believed that those in power would use it for their own benefit?
Not specified in the text
This concept relates to the critique of power dynamics in society.
What is the main purpose of devolution?
Create another institution to handle part of the job
The UK Parliament created the Scottish Parliament for local governance.
What are some of the main devolved powers of the Scottish Parliament?
- Health
- Education
- Law and Order
- Social Work and Housing
- Transport
- Some power over tax
- Some power over social security benefits
- Planning
These powers allow Scotland to govern specific local matters.
What are some of the main reserved powers of the UK Parliament?
- Defence and national security
- Foreign affairs
- Immigration
- Energy (nuclear, coal and gas)
- The Constitution
Reserved powers are those that impact the UK as a whole.
True or False: The Scottish Parliament can independently create trade deals with other countries.
False
Only the UK Parliament has the authority to negotiate trade deals.
What was a significant decision made by the Scottish Parliament during the COVID pandemic?
School closures
The Scottish Government decided on school closures separately from the rest of the UK.
What does the UK Parliament maintain control over in relation to trade?
Negotiating trade deals
This impacts both exports from and imports to the UK.
