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The devolved administration in Wales is divided between Senedd Cymru (the Welsh Parliament) and the Welsh Government. Which of the following correctly describes the composition and role of Senedd Cymru?

  1. It consists of 60 Members (MSs) who are elected every four years to represent the people of Wales and hold the Welsh Government to account.Answer
  2. B
    It is the executive body responsible for the daily administration of Wales and consists of the First Minister and their Cabinet.
  3. C
    It has 129 Members who are elected every five years to legislate on reserved matters like international relations and defense.
  4. D
    It is officially known as the Welsh National Assembly and is composed of 90 Members who are appointed by the UK Parliament.

Answer

Senedd Cymru consists of 60 Members (MSs) who are elected every four years to represent the people of Wales and hold the Welsh Government to account.
The correct answer identifies Senedd Cymru as the legislative body with 60 elected Members (MSs) on a four-year cycle, correctly stating its primary functions of representation and government scrutiny.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Distinguish between the two parts of the devolved administration in Wales.
Identified that Senedd Cymru is the legislative body, while the Welsh Government is the executive body.
The question asks specifically about the Senedd.
2
Recall the numerical facts about the Senedd's membership.
Confirmed there are 60 Members of the Senedd (MSs).
This differentiates the Welsh system from the Scottish (129) or Northern Irish (90) systems.
3
Recall the frequency of Senedd elections.
Confirmed that elections are held every four years.
This is a key characteristic of the Welsh devolved electoral cycle.

Key Concept

Structure and Function of the Welsh Devolved Administration
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