Scottish and Welsh Devolution Quiz

What year did the Scottish Parliament first convene after devolution?

• 1997

• 1999

• 2001

• 2003

Which of the following was a key factor leading to the devolution of powers to Scotland and Wales?

• The Good Friday Agreement

• The Maastricht Treaty

• The 1997 Referendums

• The Treaty of Union

Which of the following powers is devolved to the Scottish Parliament?

• Defence

• Education

• Foreign Affairs

• Immigration

Which of the following is a reserved power not devolved to the Welsh Senedd?

• Health

• Transport

• Justice

• Agriculture

In which year was the Government of Wales Act passed, granting further powers to the Welsh Assembly?

• 1998

• 2006

• 2011

• 2014

Which political party has traditionally been the strongest advocate for Scottish independence?

• Labour Party

• Conservative Party

• Scottish National Party (SNP)

• Liberal Democrats

What is the term used to describe the transfer of powers from the UK Parliament to the Scottish Parliament and Welsh Senedd?

• Federalism

• Devolution

• Centralisation

• Nationalisation

Which of the following areas is a shared power between the UK Parliament and the Scottish Parliament?

• Defence

• Education

• Taxation

• Broadcasting

Which of the following is a power devolved to the Welsh Senedd?

• Monetary Policy

• Health

• Defence

• Foreign Affairs

What was the result of the 2014 Scottish Independence Referendum?

• 55% Yes, 45% No

• 45% Yes, 55% No

• 50% Yes, 50% No

• 60% Yes, 40% No