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level: Devolution

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level questions: Devolution

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What is devolution?Process of delegating power, but not sovereignty from the UK parliament to the specific regions of the country
What is key about the power of devolution?This is a power that can be returned back to UK parliament through a constitutional statute
What is quasi federalism?The semi entrenchment of devolution in the UK
What is asymmetric devolution?An uneven amount of power given to the regions, the powers granted to Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are asymmetric
Why could devolution in the UK be seen as semi entrenched?The devolution acts came about due to referendums which have the intent of being entrenched, the idea of taking back the powers is unthinkable
What powers can be devolved?Legislative powers, administrative powers and financial powers
What are legislative powers?Ability to make laws
What are administrative powers?Regional governments. Power and responsibility to administer laws and organise state services
What are financial powers?Allows devolved governments to raise their own taxes