Study topic
Devolution in the UK
Devolution means some decisions are made closer to home. The test asks which bodies have which powers and where they sit.
Key facts to remember
- ◆ The Scottish Parliament sits in Edinburgh.
- ◆ The Welsh Parliament (Senedd) sits in Cardiff.
- ◆ The Northern Ireland Assembly sits at Stormont in Belfast.
- ◆ Devolved powers can include health, education and some taxes.
- ◆ Defence and foreign affairs stay with the UK Parliament.