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In the system of devolved government in Wales, what are the specific membership details and the primary purpose of Senedd Cymru (the Welsh Parliament)?

  1. It consists of 60 members elected every four years to pass laws and hold the Welsh Government to account.Answer
  2. B
    It consists of 129 members elected every five years to manage the independent Welsh justice and policing systems.
  3. C
    It consists of 60 members elected every four years to the 'Welsh Senate', which is responsible for national defence and foreign policy.
  4. D
    It consists of 90 members who serve as the executive branch for the day-to-day administration of Welsh public services.

Answer

Senedd Cymru consists of 60 members who are elected every four years to pass laws for Wales and scrutinise the work of the Welsh Government.
The correct answer accurately states that Senedd Cymru is composed of 60 members (MSs) who are elected every four years. It correctly identifies its primary function as a legislative body that passes laws in devolved areas and performs the vital role of holding the executive branch—the Welsh Government—to account.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the legislative body for Wales
The body is known as Senedd Cymru or the Welsh Parliament.
This establishes the target institution for the question.
2
Determine the composition and election cycle
The Senedd has 60 Members (MSs) and elections are held every four years.
These are the specific structural facts required by the assessment criteria.
3
Define the relationship between the Senedd and the Welsh Government
The Senedd is the legislature (law-making), while the Welsh Government is the executive (implementation).
The Senedd's role is to make laws and hold the executive branch (the Government) to account.

Key Concept

Structure and Role of the Welsh Devolved Administration
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