Within the Welsh devolved administration, there is a clear division between the body that creates laws and the body that implements them. Which statement correctly identifies how these entities are structured and the specific nature of Welsh legislative authority?
- The legislature, Senedd Cymru, is composed of 60 members elected every four years to hold the Welsh Government (the executive) to account, though it lacks the power to manage a separate legal system.Answer
- BThe Welsh Government is the legislative assembly consisting of 60 members elected every four years, while Senedd Cymru is the executive body responsible for reserved matters such as defense and foreign policy.
- CSenedd Cymru acts as the executive branch led by the First Minister, whereas the Welsh Government is the legislative body with 60 members who manage an independent Welsh criminal and civil court system.
- DBoth Senedd Cymru and the Welsh Government function as a unified legislative committee that meets every four years to exercise reserved powers over immigration and the national currency.
Answer
Senedd Cymru (the legislature) consists of 60 members elected every four years to oversee the Welsh Government (the executive), and it operates within the shared legal system of England and Wales.
Senedd Cymru is the law-making body (legislature) with 60 members who are elected every four years. It is responsible for scrutinizing the Welsh Government, which is the executive branch. A key distinction of Welsh devolution is that it does not include a separate legal system for Wales, as the nation remains part of the legal system shared with England.
Step-by-Step Solution
Key Concept
The structure and scope of the Welsh devolved administration.
Practice More
Review the differences between 'devolved' and 'reserved' powers to better understand the limits of the Senedd's authority.
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