NewPredicted Paper 2 Q1(b) source · 15 questions

Devolution source - 15-question quiz

Using the source, evaluate the view that devolution has put the future of the Union at greater risk.

1. In the 1997 Scottish devolution referendum, what was the Yes vote?

A74 per centB50.3 per centC55 per centD62 per cent

2. In the 1997 Welsh devolution referendum, what was the Yes vote?

A62 per centB50.3 per centC74 per centD55 per cent

3. Which 1998 Act created the Northern Ireland Assembly?

AThe Scotland Act 1998BThe Government of Wales Act 1998CThe Northern Ireland Act 1998DThe Local Government Act 1998

4. What was the result of the 2014 Scottish independence referendum?

A62 per cent No, 38 per cent YesB51 per cent No, 49 per cent YesC60 per cent Yes, 40 per cent NoD55 per cent No, 45 per cent Yes

5. Which Scotland Act gave full income tax-setting power to the Scottish Parliament?

AScotland Act 2016BScotland Act 1998CScotland Act 2012DScotland Act 2024

6. In what year was a Section 35 order used for the first time?

A2014B2023C2019D2025

7. Section 35 was first used to block which Scottish Bill?

AThe Hate Crime and Public Order BillBThe Independence Referendum BillCThe Gender Recognition Reform BillDThe Free Prescriptions Bill

8. For roughly how long was the NI Assembly suspended in the most recent suspension?

ASix months, in 2022BFrom 1998 to 2007CFive months, in 2025DAbout two years, from 2022 to 2024

9. The most recent NI Assembly suspension was triggered by:

AA dispute over the Northern Ireland ProtocolBA return to violence by paramilitary groupsCA constitutional ruling by the UK Supreme CourtDA demand for immediate Irish unification

10. Which 1998 Act created the original devolved Welsh body?

AThe Wales (Devolution) Act 1997BThe Government of Wales Act 1998CThe Welsh Independence Act 1998DThe Welsh Parliament Act 2020

11. What is the Senedd?

AThe upper chamber of the Scottish ParliamentBThe Northern Ireland power-sharing ExecutiveCThe Welsh Parliament (renamed in 2020 from National Assembly for Wales)DThe UK government department responsible for devolution

12. Which Welsh policy is the clearest example of the Senedd acting as a policy laboratory?

AAbolishing income tax in WalesBHolding a referendum on Welsh independence in 2024CRemoving all motorway tolls in the United KingdomDA default 20mph speed limit in built-up areas

13. Asymmetric devolution refers to:

AEach devolved body having different powers, set up at different times for different reasonsBAll devolved bodies having identical powersCWestminster keeping a veto over every devolved lawDThe devolved bodies meeting on alternate weeks across the UK

14. The Sewel Convention says that Westminster will:

AAlways legislate in devolved areas without consentBNot normally legislate in devolved areas without the consent of the devolved bodyCHold a referendum before passing any law that affects ScotlandDSubmit any devolved law to the Supreme Court for approval

15. Which is the strongest single piece of evidence that devolution has NOT put the Union at greater risk?

AScotland has formally adopted the euro as its national currencyBThe Welsh Senedd has voted to leave the United KingdomCThe 2014 Scottish independence referendum returned a 55 to 45 No vote and no further indyref has followedDThe Northern Ireland Assembly has been permanently dissolved