Devolved Powers and Reserved Powers Flashcards
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Health
A
Devolved
2
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Education
A
Devolved
3
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Defence
A
Reserved
4
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Social Security
A
Reserved
5
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Foreign Affiars
A
Reserved
6
Q
Training
A
Devolved
7
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Time
A
Reserved
8
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Currency
A
Reserved
9
Q
Local Government
A
Devolved
10
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Immigration
A
Reserved
11
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Gambling
A
Reserved
12
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Social Work
A
Devolved
13
Q
Energy
A
Reserved
14
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Housing
A
Devolved
15
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Broadcasting
A
Reserved
16
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Weights and Measures
A
Reserved
17
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Planning
A
Devolved
18
Q
Economic Policy
A
Reserved
19
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Tourism
A
Devolved
20
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Elections
A
Reserved
21
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Equal Opportunities
A
Reserved
22
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Economic Development
A
Devolved
23
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Some part of Transport
A
Devolved
24
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Data Protection
A
Reserved
25
Justice
Devolved
26
What does devolution mean?
Devolution in the Scottish Parliament means giving powers away to another government within the United Kingdom.
27
Prescription charges for NHS treatment
Devolved
28
Powers of local councils
Reserved
29
Closing RAF bases
Reserved
30
The National Lottery
Reserved
31
Changing British Summer Time
Reserved
32
Which companies can supply electricity
Reserved
33
Student tuition fees
Devolved
34
Changing the school exam system
Devolved
35
Setting dates for elections
Reserved
36
Deciding who gets child benfits
Reserved
37
Describe two devolved matters that are the responsibility of the Scottish Parliament (4 marks)
Education - structure and exams are separate from England and Wales when Scottish Parliament decide on the aspects. SP decided their would be no tuition fees for students in University.
Health- medication is prescribed and Scottish people wouldn't be charged for prescribed medication.
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Why do people want the powers of the Scottish Parliament to be increased?
Scots people want decisions on Scottish matters made within Scotland.
They will be more sensitive to Scotland's need and demands.
UK/ Westminister seems distant and doesn't consider Scottish issues enough.
