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Difficulty: MediumDevolved Powers in Northern Ireland

Certain areas of government policy are devolved to the local administration in Belfast. Which of the following is a responsibility of the Northern Ireland Assembly?

  1. A
    The regulation of broadcasting and media
  2. Agriculture and rural developmentAnswer
  3. C
    The administration of the UK's national borders
  4. D
    The command and control of the British Armed Forces

Answer

Agriculture and rural development
The Northern Ireland Assembly at Stormont has authority over 'transferred matters'. These include policy areas that primarily affect the daily lives of people within Northern Ireland, such as agriculture, education, health, and social services.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the legislative body mentioned in the question.
The Northern Ireland Assembly (Stormont).
The question specifically asks about the powers of the local administration in Belfast.
2
Distinguish between 'transferred' (devolved) matters and 'reserved' or 'excepted' matters.
Transferred matters include health, education, and agriculture, while reserved/excepted matters include defense, foreign policy, and immigration.
This distinction is fundamental to the UK's system of devolution.
3
Match the options to the correct category of power.
Agriculture is a transferred matter.
Agriculture and rural development are specifically devolved to Northern Ireland.

Key Concept

Devolved vs. Reserved Powers in Northern Ireland

Practice More

Review the full list of 'transferred matters' for Northern Ireland to contrast them with the 'reserved powers' held by Westminster.
Estimated Time:45s
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Devolved Powers in Northern Ireland