Devolution and Constitutional Reform Quiz

What is devolution in the context of UK politics?

• The process of centralising power in the UK Parliament.

• The transfer of powers from the UK Parliament to regional governments.

• The abolition of regional governments in the UK.

• The process of the UK leaving the European Union.

Which of the following was the first region in the UK to receive devolved powers?

• Scotland

• Wales

• Northern Ireland

• London

What is the primary legislative body of the devolved government in Scotland?

• The Scottish Assembly

• The Scottish Parliament

• The Scottish Congress

• The Scottish Senate

Which of the following is NOT a devolved matter for the Scottish Parliament?

• Education

• Health

• Defence

• Environment

When was the Government of Wales Act, which granted devolution to Wales, passed?

• 1997

• 1998

• 1999

• 2000

Which of the following is a key feature of constitutional reform in the UK?

• The introduction of a written constitution.

• The establishment of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom.

• The abolition of the House of Lords.

• The creation of a federal system.

What was the purpose of the Human Rights Act 1998 in the UK?

• To establish a new Bill of Rights.

• To incorporate the European Convention on Human Rights into UK law.

• To abolish the monarchy.

• To create a new system of local government.

Which of the following regions does NOT have its own devolved government?

• Scotland

• Wales

• Northern Ireland

• England

Which of the following was a result of the 2014 Scottish independence referendum?

• Scotland became an independent country.

• Scotland remained part of the United Kingdom.

• The Scottish Parliament was dissolved.

• The UK adopted a federal system.