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Difficulty: EasyThe Welsh Government and Senedd Cymru

Senedd Cymru, also known as the Welsh Parliament, consists of 60 members who are elected every four years. What is the primary responsibility of this body?

  1. To make laws for Wales on devolved matters such as health and educationAnswer
  2. B
    To manage the UK's national defence and armed forces
  3. C
    To act as the executive body that implements and carries out laws in Wales
  4. D
    To set foreign policy and negotiate international treaties for the United Kingdom

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The primary responsibility of Senedd Cymru is to make laws for Wales on devolved matters such as health and education.
Senedd Cymru (the Welsh Parliament) is the devolved legislature for Wales. Its primary functions are to make laws for Wales on devolved subjects (like health, education, and local government) and to hold the Welsh Government to account.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the body mentioned in the question.
The body is Senedd Cymru (the Welsh Parliament).
The question asks specifically about the role of the Welsh legislature.
2
Distinguish between devolved and reserved powers.
Health and education are devolved; defence and foreign policy are reserved.
Senedd Cymru only has authority over devolved matters.
3
Distinguish between the legislature and the executive.
The Senedd makes laws (legislature), while the Welsh Government implements them (executive).
The question asks for the responsibility of the Senedd itself.

Key Concept

The role and powers of Senedd Cymru
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