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Difficulty: MediumDevolved Powers in Northern Ireland

In Northern Ireland, the Northern Ireland Assembly has the authority to make laws on specific policy areas known as 'transferred matters'. Which of the following is an example of a transferred matter?

  1. Health and social servicesAnswer
  2. B
    Defense and national security
  3. C
    Immigration and nationality
  4. D
    Foreign policy and international relations

Answer

Health and social services
The Northern Ireland Assembly has the power to legislate on 'transferred matters', which include local services such as health and social services, education, agriculture, and the environment. These are areas where policy can be tailored specifically to the needs of the people in Northern Ireland.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the governing body mentioned in the question.
The Northern Ireland Assembly (Stormont).
The question asks about powers held by this specific devolved administration.
2
Distinguish between 'transferred' and 'excepted/reserved' matters.
Transferred matters are devolved; excepted and reserved matters are kept by Westminster.
In Northern Ireland, local policy areas like health, education, and the environment are transferred.
3
Evaluate the options against the list of transferred powers.
Health and social services is a transferred power, while defense, immigration, and foreign policy are not.
Westminster retains control over matters affecting the UK as a whole, such as national security and international relations.

Key Concept

The division of legislative power between the UK Parliament and the Northern Ireland Assembly.
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Devolved Powers in Northern Ireland