Mrs Gower-Pimenta Quiz on Devolution

What is the correct definition of Devolution?

• The transfer of sovereignty from central government to regional bodies

• The transfer of political power and sovereignty from central government to regional bodies

• The transfer of political power from central government to regional bodies

When were the devolved bodies created?

• 1997

• 1998

• 1999

Which of these are examples of devolved bodies / institutions?

• Scottish Parliament

• Welsh Assembly

• Northern Ireland Assembly

• London Mayor

Which policy areas do the devolved bodies have control over since 2017?

• Health and social policy

• Foreign policy

• Education and culture

• Law and home affairs

True or False: The Scotland Act of 1998 gave the Scottish Parliament the power to raise or lower income tax by 10%

• True

• False - it was 3%

Select all the True Statements

• The Scotland Act of 2016 gave the Scottish Parliament control of income tax rates and bands

• The Scotland Act of 2016 gave the Scottish Parliament control of 50% of VAT raised

• The Welsh Assembly today does not have any control over income tax

• The Northern Ireland Assembly only has control over Corporation Tax

True or False - the devolved bodies use First Past the Post to elect their representatives

• True

• False

The Northern Ireland Assembly is an example of power-sharing devolution. What is the correct definition of power-sharing devolution?

• A form of devolution where it is ensured that both communities are represented in the executive and agree on sensitive issues

• A form of devolution where it is ensured that both communities are represented in the legislature and agree on sensitive issues

• A form of devolution where it is ensured that both communities are represented in the judiciary and agree on sensitive issues

True or False

• The Northern Ireland Assembly was established in the Good Friday Agreement of 1992

• The Northern Ireland Assembly was established in the Good Friday Agreement of 1988

• The Northern Ireland Assembly was established in the Good Friday Agreement of 1998

What is the definition of 'the West Lothian Question'?

• Why should Welsh MPs be able to vote on English matters when English MPs can't vote on Scottish matters?

• Why should Scottish MPs be able to vote on English matters when English MPs can't vote on Scottish matters?

• Why should English MPs be able to vote on Scottish matters when Scottish MPs can't vote on English matters?