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Difficulty: MediumDevolved Powers in Northern Ireland

While the UK Parliament maintains control over national issues such as defense, the Northern Ireland Assembly is responsible for specific local "transferred matters." Which of the following is a responsibility devolved to the Northern Ireland Assembly?

  1. Health and social servicesAnswer
  2. B
    Border security and asylum policy
  3. C
    National defense and the armed forces
  4. D
    International relations and foreign aid

Answer

Health and social services
The Northern Ireland Assembly has the authority to make decisions and pass laws on "transferred matters," which include local services such as health and social services, education, agriculture, and the environment. These powers allow Northern Ireland to tailor policies to its specific needs.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the governing body mentioned in the question.
The Northern Ireland Assembly (Stormont).
The question specifically asks about powers devolved to this body.
2
Distinguish between 'transferred' and 'excepted' matters.
Transferred matters are devolved locally; excepted/reserved matters are held by Westminster.
This is the core concept of the UK's devolution system.
3
Recall specific policy areas devolved to Northern Ireland.
Devolved areas include health, social services, education, and agriculture.
Matching the policy areas to the correct governing body identifies the answer.

Key Concept

The division of legislative power between the UK Parliament and the Northern Ireland Assembly regarding transferred matters.
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