Devolution Revision.
Explain and analyse 3 ways devolution is central to local democracy. (9)
P – increased local autonomy.
Ex – power to make decisions tailored to local needs which respond effectively.
Ev – Scotland Act of 1988, extensive powers, make laws on a wide range, education & health.
An – limited resources, 2009, Scotland unable to pass its budget due to Parliament declining it.
P – increased accountability.
Ex – decisions made by locally elected representatives, accountable, trust & confidence in local gov.
Ev – The Belfast Agreement, accountable institutions, Northern Ireland Assembly, 108 members
elected by STV.
An – lack of transparency, lack of a second chamber in the Welsh assembly.
P – encouraging citizen participation.
Ex –, creates opportunity for residents’ involvement shaping policies/decisions directly affect them.
Ev – within devolution, elections see levels of positive TO, SNP 2021, 1 seat short of a majority.
An – inequality/fragmentation, Welsh devolution weak, funding disparity in Barnett formula.
Explain and analyse 3 advantages of devolved assemblies. (9)
P – increased public support.
Ex – made directly accountable to the people they serve, more participation in elections.
Ev – SNP 2021, won big, 1 seat short of a majority.
An – TO low, Welsh devolution 25% of the eligible voting pop in favour of devolution 1997.
P – decisive differences in policy.
Ex –local decision-making power tailored to specific needs of region, create decisive differences.
Ev – Scottish Parliament pass unique legislation, introduction of free personal care for the elderly.
An –lack of self-supportiveness, Barnett Formula settles block grants for assemblies, England
receives less, patronising to devolved areas.
P – improved regional development
Ex – control over economic policies and infrastructure investments, encourage neglected growth.
Ev – Welsh gov infrastructure projects, South Wales Metro, improves connectivity & boosts econ.
An – rise of nationalism, Scottish Independence created rifts between Scotland & England & Brexit.
Explain and analyse 3 ways devolution is central to local democracy. (9)
P – increased local autonomy.
Ex – power to make decisions tailored to local needs which respond effectively.
Ev – Scotland Act of 1988, extensive powers, make laws on a wide range, education & health.
An – limited resources, 2009, Scotland unable to pass its budget due to Parliament declining it.
P – increased accountability.
Ex – decisions made by locally elected representatives, accountable, trust & confidence in local gov.
Ev – The Belfast Agreement, accountable institutions, Northern Ireland Assembly, 108 members
elected by STV.
An – lack of transparency, lack of a second chamber in the Welsh assembly.
P – encouraging citizen participation.
Ex –, creates opportunity for residents’ involvement shaping policies/decisions directly affect them.
Ev – within devolution, elections see levels of positive TO, SNP 2021, 1 seat short of a majority.
An – inequality/fragmentation, Welsh devolution weak, funding disparity in Barnett formula.
Explain and analyse 3 advantages of devolved assemblies. (9)
P – increased public support.
Ex – made directly accountable to the people they serve, more participation in elections.
Ev – SNP 2021, won big, 1 seat short of a majority.
An – TO low, Welsh devolution 25% of the eligible voting pop in favour of devolution 1997.
P – decisive differences in policy.
Ex –local decision-making power tailored to specific needs of region, create decisive differences.
Ev – Scottish Parliament pass unique legislation, introduction of free personal care for the elderly.
An –lack of self-supportiveness, Barnett Formula settles block grants for assemblies, England
receives less, patronising to devolved areas.
P – improved regional development
Ex – control over economic policies and infrastructure investments, encourage neglected growth.
Ev – Welsh gov infrastructure projects, South Wales Metro, improves connectivity & boosts econ.
An – rise of nationalism, Scottish Independence created rifts between Scotland & England & Brexit.
