UK Devolution Quiz

What year was the Government of Wales Act that established the National Assembly for Wales passed?

• 1997

• 1998

• 1999

• 2000

Which legislative body was created by the Scotland Act 1998?

• Scottish Parliament

• Scottish Executive

• House of Commons

• House of Lords

What is the main legislative power of the Northern Ireland Assembly?

• To regulate trade with Ireland

• To oversee UK foreign policies

• To make laws on transferred matters

• To amend the UK constitution

Which of the following is NOT a devolved matter in Wales?

• Health

• Education

• Defense

• Agriculture

What was the main purpose of the Scotland Act 2016?

• To dissolve the Scottish Parliament

• To increase the financial powers of the Scottish Parliament

• To reduce the legislative powers of the Scottish Parliament

• To establish Scottish independence

Which agreement led to the establishment of the Northern Ireland Assembly?

• Belfast Agreement

• Dublin Agreement

• London Agreement

• Edinburgh Agreement

What is the primary function of the Mayor of London, an example of English devolution?

• To represent London in international affairs

• To oversee the London Assembly

• To manage London's transport system

• To regulate the UK's financial policies

Which act formally established devolution for Northern Ireland?

• Northern Ireland Act 1998

• Good Friday Agreement Act

• Belfast City Council Act

• Northern Ireland Constitution Act

Which of the following areas is a devolved matter in Scotland?

• Immigration

• Broadcasting

• Education

• Nuclear energy

What mechanism was used to approve the devolution referendums in Scotland and Wales in the late 1990s?

• Royal decree

• Parliamentary vote

• Public referendum

• Executive order