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 |