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. When were plans for Irish 'Home Rule' passed into in legislation?

In 1886 correct incorrect

In 1920 correct incorrect

In 1893 correct incorrect

In 1914 correct incorrect

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. What is a unicameral legislature?

A legislature with one chamber correct incorrect

A legislature with one elected chamber and one appointed chamber correct incorrect

A legislature with one appointed chamber correct incorrect

A legislature which appoints members of the executive correct incorrect

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. Which of the following was achieved by the Localism Act 2011?

It established the Greater London Council. correct incorrect

It gave local authorities wide-ranging powers of 'general competence' allowing local authorities to do anything that individuals can do. correct incorrect

It introduced a system allowing local authorities to promote ethical standards. correct incorrect

It replaced two-tier local authorities in Scotland with 29 unitary councils. correct incorrect

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. Which of the following is part of the administrative role of local government?

Facilitating voter registration and local elections correct incorrect

Maintaining public parks and sports facilities correct incorrect

Overseeing the running of public transport and funeral services correct incorrect

Overseeing the protection of consumers correct incorrect

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. What kind of voting system is used by the Welsh parliament?

First-Past-the-Post correct incorrect

Single Transferable Vote system correct incorrect

Supplementary Vote correct incorrect

Alternative Member system correct incorrect

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. What has the Sewel Convention evolved into?

A legally binding and enforceable provision in an Act of Parliament correct incorrect

A statement in a parliamentary debate correct incorrect

A political convention concerning legislative competence and devolved matters correct incorrect

A rule that can be interpreted and enforced by the Courts correct incorrect

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. What is the purpose of the Barnett Formula?

It is a mechanism aimed at devising the allocation of funds in the UK. correct incorrect

It is a mechanism aimed at allowing devolved administrations to become financially independent from central government. correct incorrect

It is a mechanism that allows the Welsh government to assume tax-raising powers. correct incorrect

It is a mechanism proposing further devolution in Wales, including over energy, water, and policing. correct incorrect

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. When was Northern Ireland placed under direct rule by the UK?

In 2003 correct incorrect

In 2006 correct incorrect

In 2010 correct incorrect

In 2017 correct incorrect

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. Which of the following percentages accurately represents the number of women in the elected membership of local authorities in Wales?

29 per cent correct incorrect

28 per cent correct incorrect

26 per cent correct incorrect

36 per cent correct incorrect

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. Various different models exist for organising local government in England. Which of the following descriptions relates to the 'traditional' model?

A mayor is directly elected and responsible for both policy and decision-making. correct incorrect

Authority is concentrated in a leader and cabinet, who are later scrutinized by a committee. correct incorrect

Authority is given to a committee, who are not subject to scrutiny. correct incorrect

Committees formulate policies which are ultimately approved by a council. correct incorrect

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. How is local government funded?

Through lobbying and fundraising by political parties correct incorrect

Through Business revenue correct incorrect

Entirely through the Council Tax correct incorrect

In part through centrally allocated grants correct incorrect

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. Which of the following statements is a disadvantage of dispersing government power?

Dispersing more power gives people more control over government decisions. correct incorrect

Dispersing government power leads to more responsive and nuanced policies in any given area. correct incorrect

Dispersing more power contradicts the territorial tradition of the UK and will be faced by institutional obstacles. correct incorrect

Dispersing more power leads to the fragmentation of central government and makes it less powerful. correct incorrect

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. What is the principle of 'reserved powers'?

It means that if devolution legislation does not mention a matter, this matter must be dealt with via primary legislation alone. correct incorrect

It means that if devolution legislation does not mention a matter, it automatically becomes the competence of Westminster. correct incorrect

It means that if devolution legislation does not explicitly say that certain powers are reserved, these powers become the competence of the devolved legislature. correct incorrect

It refers to powers given to devolved legislature if a matter is expressly mentioned in an existing Act of Parliament. correct incorrect

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. Which of the following functions is not wholly devolved in Northern Ireland?

Education correct incorrect

Tax-raising powers correct incorrect

Civil Service recruitment and appointments correct incorrect

Welfare correct incorrect

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. Which of the following statements explains the principle of accountability as defined by the Consultative Steering Group for the Scottish Parliament?

It means that the Scottish Parliament should embody and reflect the sharing of power between the people of Scotland, legislators, and the executive. correct incorrect

It means that the Scottish Executive should answer to the Scottish Parliament and that both bodies ultimately answer to the public. correct incorrect

It opposes the concentration of power to any one body. correct incorrect

It means that the Scottish Parliament is committed to democratic engagement beyond voting and elections. correct incorrect