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Democracy in Scotland and the United Kingdom

Quick questions on Devolution: reserved and devolved powers - SQA National 5 Modern Studies

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Name two devolved powers and two reserved powers. [4 marks]
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A news source describes the UK Government raising the state pension age. Is this devolved or reserved, and which parliament decided it? [2 marks]
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Explain one reason why defence is a reserved rather than a devolved power. [2 marks]

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