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While the UK Parliament maintains control over matters affecting the whole country, the Scottish Parliament has 'devolved powers' for specific areas. Which of these is a devolved power in Scotland?

  1. A
    National security
  2. B
    Defence
  3. C
    Currency and coinage
  4. EnvironmentAnswer

Answer

The correct answer is environment.
Environment is a devolved power, which means the Scottish Parliament has the authority to pass laws and make decisions regarding environmental policy within Scotland.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the difference between devolved and reserved powers in the UK.
Devolved powers are those granted to the Scottish Parliament, while reserved powers are kept by the UK Parliament in Westminster.
Understanding the separation of powers is necessary to categorize the policy area correctly.
2
Determine which of the options is managed locally by the Scottish Parliament.
The environment is listed as a devolved responsibility in the Official Life in the UK Handbook.
This confirms the correct choice based on official government structure.

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Devolved Powers in Scotland
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