Welsh Government Devolution

Ron Davies described devolution as a "process not an event." What did he mean by this?

• Devolution is a one-time occurrence.

• Devolution is an ongoing process that evolves over time.

• Devolution is a sudden change in government structure.

• Devolution is a temporary political strategy.

What are the main powers of the Welsh government according to the devolution settlement following the referendum in 1997?

• Health and education

• Foreign affairs and defense

• Monetary policy

• Immigration control

What powers regarding taxation did the Welsh government gain from 2018?

• The power to set income tax rates and bands

• The power to levy VAT

• The power to impose corporation tax

• The power to regulate property taxes

Who formally appoints the first minister of Wales?

• The Prime Minister of the UK

• The Queen

• The King

• The Secretary of State for Wales

What are the three most important powers held by the first minister?

• Legislative authority, budget control, and policy implementation

• Judicial review, foreign diplomacy, and military command

• Economic planning, educational reform, and healthcare management

• Public relations, media control, and cultural promotion

Which of the following is a power of the first minister?

• Appointment of the cabinet

• Control over income tax

• Borrowing money for capital projects

• None of the above

The role of the National Assembly for Wales is to:

• Legislate on devolved matters

• Manage the UK's foreign policy

• Oversee the British Armed Forces

• Conduct international trade negotiations

How many members are in the National Assembly for Wales?

• 60

• 50

• 70

• 80

What system is used to elect members of the National Assembly for Wales?

• First Past the Post

• Single Transferable Vote

• Additional Member System

• Alternative Vote

Which party has dominated assembly elections in Wales since 1999?

• Labour Party

• Conservative Party

• Plaid Cymru

• Liberal Democrats