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AQA A-Level Politics 7152
The Nature and Sources of the British Constitution
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Devolution
Democracy and Participation
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Political Parties in the USA
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Devolution
The Barnett Formula, Sewel and the Impact of Devolution
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Overview
Recall questions on the Barnett formula, the Sewel Convention and legislative consent, the policy divergence devolution has produced, and how devolution and Brexit have changed the character of the United Kingdom.
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Give two examples of policy divergence produced by devolution.
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What is the Barnett formula?
Model answer
The mechanism for adjusting the block grants to the devolved administrations in line with changes in comparable spending in England.
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Give one criticism of the Barnett formula.
Model answer
It allocates money according to population change rather than need, which many argue leaves funding poorly matched to actual demand.
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What is the Sewel Convention?
Model answer
The understanding that Westminster will not normally legislate on devolved matters without the consent of the devolved legislature.
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What is a legislative consent motion?
Model answer
The vote by which a devolved legislature grants or withholds its consent to Westminster legislating in a devolved area.
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What have the courts confirmed about the Sewel Convention?
Model answer
That it is a political convention rather than an enforceable legal rule, so Westminster remains legally free to legislate.
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Give two examples of policy divergence produced by devolution.
Model answer
Prescription charges have been abolished in Scotland and Wales but retained in England, and Scottish students studying in Scotland are not charged tuition fees.
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