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Difficulty: MediumThe Scottish Government and Parliament

The Scottish Parliament has the authority to pass primary legislation on devolved matters. Once a Bill has been successfully passed by the Parliament in Edinburgh, what is the final formal stage required for it to become an Act of the Scottish Parliament?

  1. It must receive Royal Assent from the MonarchAnswer
  2. B
    It must be approved by the House of Lords
  3. C
    It must be signed by the Prime Minister of the UK
  4. D
    It must be ratified by a majority of UK Members of Parliament (MPs)

Answer

The correct answer is that the Bill must receive Royal Assent from the Monarch.
The correct answer is that the Bill must receive Royal Assent from the Monarch. In the UK's constitutional system, the Monarch's formal approval is the final step that turns a Bill passed by the Scottish Parliament into an Act of the Scottish Parliament.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the legislative body
The Scottish Parliament (Holyrood).
The question concerns the devolved legislature in Scotland.
2
Determine the status of the legislation
A 'Bill' is a proposed law that has been passed but is not yet active.
A Bill must undergo a final formal step to become an 'Act'.
3
Recall the constitutional process for devolved legislation
Royal Assent is required.
Under the UK's constitutional framework, the Monarch formally approves legislation passed by the devolved parliaments, just as they do for Westminster.

Key Concept

The legislative process of the Scottish Parliament
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