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Difficulty: MediumDevolved Powers in Northern Ireland

While the UK Parliament at Westminster maintains control over issues that affect the United Kingdom as a whole, the Northern Ireland Assembly has the power to make laws on 'transferred matters'. Which of the following is an example of a transferred matter in Northern Ireland?

  1. EducationAnswer
  2. B
    Defence
  3. C
    Immigration
  4. D
    Foreign policy

Answer

Education is a transferred matter handled by the Northern Ireland Assembly.
Education is a 'transferred matter,' which means the Northern Ireland Assembly at Stormont has the legal authority to manage and legislate on this policy area specifically for Northern Ireland.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the legislative body mentioned in the question.
The Northern Ireland Assembly (Stormont).
The question asks for a power specifically handled by this local body.
2
Distinguish between 'transferred' (devolved) matters and those kept by Westminster.
Education, health, and agriculture are transferred; defence and immigration are not.
Transferred matters are those that affect only Northern Ireland locally.
3
Select the option that matches a transferred matter.
Education.
Education is explicitly listed as a devolved area in the Life in the UK curriculum for Northern Ireland.

Key Concept

The division of legislative responsibility between Westminster and the Northern Ireland Assembly.

Practice More

Review other transferred matters such as health, social services, and agriculture to prepare for similar questions.
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Devolved Powers in Northern Ireland