History
What is devolution
Devolution is the process of transferring certain political powers from the UK Parliament in Westminster to regional governments in Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, allowing them to make decisions and laws about issues that affect their own communities.
Defense and foreign policy are still decided by this body, not by Scotland, Wales, or Northern Ireland
Westminster
Which UK nation introduced free NHS prescriptions in 2007?
Wales
What is regional autonomy?
The ability of a region to govern itself on defined matters while remaining part of a single state.
What is the name of the formula used for block grants
The Barnett formula
These three parts of the UK have their own devolved governments.
Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland
The Scottish Parliament sits at Holyrood in this city
Edinburgh
In 2022, what did the UK Supreme Court rule about Scotland holding another independence referendum?
The Scottish Parliament could not authorize another referendum without Westminster’s approval.
When was the United Kingdom founded?
(When Ireland joined Great Britain)
1801
What are the two committees/parties of Northern Ireland and what are their stances on devolution?
Unionists want to fully join back with the UK and the Republican/Nationalists want independance.
This UK institution retains control over national matters such as defence and foreign affairs.
The UK Parliament at Westminster
Wealth, investment, and power in the UK cluster in this capital city, which is why other regions feel left behind
London
What was signed in 1931?
The Statute of Westminster
When were the troubles?
1969-1998
What is the difference between federalism and devolution?
In federalism the legislative powers are divided under a constitution between the central and national governments. Devolution doesn't follow a constitution and powers are split asymmetrically often.