national + local devolved government

Cards (22)

  • What are the three devolved nations mentioned in the study material?
    Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland
  • What is the name of the Scottish Parliament building?
    Holyrood, Edinburgh
  • How many elected Members of Scottish Parliament (MSPs) are there?
    129 elected Members of Scottish Parliament (MSPs)
  • What is the name of the Welsh Parliament?
    National Assembly
  • How many elected Assembly Members (AMs) are there in Wales?
    60 elected Assembly Members (AMs)
  • What is the name of the Northern Ireland Parliament?
    Northern Ireland Assembly
  • How many elected Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) are there in Northern Ireland?
    108 elected Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs)
  • Who is the First Minister of Scotland?
    Nicola Sturgeon
  • Who is the First Minister of Wales?
    Mark Drakeford
  • Who is the First Minister of Northern Ireland?
    Sir Jeffery Donaldson
  • Who is the Deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland?
    Michelle O'Neill
  • What year was the Scotland Act enacted?
    1998
  • What year was the Government of Wales Act enacted?
    1998
  • What year was the Northern Ireland Act enacted?
    1998
  • What are the devolved powers granted to Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland in 1998?
    • Agriculture, forestry & fishing
    • Education
    • Environment
    • Health & social work
    • Local government
    • Courts, Justice, Policing & fire
    • Economic Development
    • Transport, roads & Tourism
  • What additional powers were granted to Scotland in 2012 and 2016?
    2012:
    • Stamp Duty
    • Land tax
    • Landfill tax
    • Scottish Income tax rate
    • Borrowing
    • Drinking, drugs & driving

    2016:
    • Air Passenger Duty
    • Half of VAT revenues
    • Income Tax
    • Crown Estate
    • Election franchise
    • Oil and gas licensing
    • Abortion law
    • Employment programmes
    • Gaming Machine licensing powers
    • Further transport & welfare powers
  • What are the devolved powers granted to Wales in 1998 and 2011?
    1998:
    • Agriculture
    • Education
    • Environment
    • Health & social welfare
    • Local government
    • Fire
    • Economic development
    • Transport

    2011:
    • Law-making powers over devolved areas
  • What are the devolved powers granted to Northern Ireland in 1998 and 2017?
    1998:
    • Agriculture
    • Education
    • Environment
    • Health & social services
    • Local government
    • Justice & Policing
    • Trade & enterprise
    • Transport
    • Pensions & Child Support
    • Culture & Sport

    2017:
    • Air passenger duty
    • Corporation tax
  • What are the advantages and disadvantages of local decision-making in devolved governments?
    Advantages:
    • Local decision makers understand culture/needs of community better
    • Local decision makers live in the area, allowing better scrutiny of spending & services
    • Easier contact and accountability for local residents
    • Stronger sense of identity and increased participation in the political process

    Disadvantages:
    • Some government responsibilities cannot be devolved (e.g., economic policy, national defence)
    • Centralisation enables consideration of the whole country's interests
    • Centralisation achieves a coordinated approach at the national level, making organization easier
  • What is the main purpose of devolution in the context of the study material?

    To allow local decision makers to address the specific needs of their communities
  • What is the significance of the year 1998 in relation to the devolved governments?
    It marks the enactment of the Scotland Act, Government of Wales Act, and Northern Ireland Act
  • How are national governments chosen in the context of the study material?
    The study material does not provide specific details on how national governments are chosen.