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The Senedd (Welsh Parliament) has the authority to make laws for Wales in several specific policy areas. Which of the following is a devolved matter for which the Welsh Government is responsible?

  1. Welsh languageAnswer
  2. B
    Foreign affairs
  3. C
    Nuclear energy
  4. D
    Police and criminal justice

Answer

The correct answer is the Welsh language.
The Welsh language is one of the specific policy areas devolved to the Senedd. This allows the Welsh Government to pass laws concerning its official status and use in public life within Wales.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the policy areas managed by the Senedd (Welsh Parliament).
Develoved powers in Wales include areas like education, health, housing, and the Welsh language.
Understanding the specific list of devolved powers is necessary to distinguish them from reserved powers.
2
Compare the options against the list of reserved powers.
Foreign affairs and nuclear energy are strictly reserved for the UK Parliament.
Reserved powers are matters that affect the UK as a whole and are not devolved.
3
Differentiate between the devolved powers of Wales and other devolved nations.
Police and criminal justice are reserved in Wales, even though they are devolved in Scotland.
Wales has a different set of devolved powers compared to Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Key Concept

Devolution of powers specifically to Wales

Practice More

Review the full list of devolved powers in Wales and compare them specifically to the powers devolved to the Scottish Parliament.
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Devolved Powers in Wales

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