Understanding Devolution in UK Politics

What year was the Scotland Act that initiated devolution passed?

• 1997

• 2000

• 1998

• 2016

Which referendum significantly influenced further devolution powers to Scotland?

• 2016 EU Referendum

• Brexit Referendum

• 2014 Scottish Independence Referendum

• 1997 Devolution Referendum

Which act enshrined the Sewel Convention into law, requiring Westminster to seek consent from the Scottish Parliament for legislating on devolved matters?

• Good Friday Agreement 1998

• Wales Act 2017

• Scotland Act 2016

• Scotland Act 1998

What unique power-sharing arrangement is required in the Northern Ireland Assembly?

• Legislative autonomy

• Cross-community support

• Direct rule from Westminster

• Devolved government only

What does the West Lothian question address?

• The right of Scottish MPs to vote on English laws

• The establishment of an English Parliament

• The devolution of powers to London

• The independence of Scotland

What was a major criticism of the devolution proposal scrapped in July 2021?

• It created unnecessary complications and two tiers of MPs.

• It was too focused on environmental issues.

• It was too costly to implement.

• It did not address healthcare disparities.

Which formula is used to determine funding allocation to devolved bodies in the UK?

• The Westminster formula

• The Devolution formula

• The Barnett formula

• The Johnson formula

How has devolution impacted policy differences in higher education within the UK?

• Higher tuition fees in Scotland compared to England

• Uniform tuition fees across the UK

• No tuition fees for home students in Scotland

• Lower tuition fees in Northern Ireland only for international students

What is a potential benefit of further devolution to existing devolved bodies?

• Increased uniformity in public services

• Greater policy experimentation and local governance

• Decreased funding from the Barnett formula

• Reduced public support for devolution

What is a major argument against creating an English Parliament?

• It would simplify the UK's political system too much.

• It would create another layer of government and potential tensions.

• It would eliminate the need for the Barnett formula.

• It would automatically grant independence to Scotland.