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Difficulty: MediumThe Welsh Government and Senedd Cymru

Senedd Cymru (the Welsh Parliament) and the Welsh Government are two separate parts of the devolved administration in Wales. What is the correct composition of Senedd Cymru and its primary role in relation to the Welsh Government?

  1. The Senedd consists of 60 members elected every four years and acts as the legislature to make laws and scrutinize the Welsh Government.Answer
  2. B
    The Senedd consists of 60 members elected every five years and is the executive body responsible for implementing laws and running services.
  3. C
    The Senedd consists of 129 members elected every four years and is the body responsible for the separate Welsh legal and court system.
  4. D
    The Senedd consists of 90 members elected every five years and has the power to make laws on reserved matters such as defense and taxation.

Answer

The Senedd consists of 60 members elected every four years and acts as the legislature to make laws and scrutinize the Welsh Government.
The correct answer identifies that Senedd Cymru is the legislative body composed of 60 members elected on a four-year cycle, with the primary responsibility of making laws for Wales and holding the Welsh Government to account through scrutiny.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the legislative body of Wales
Senedd Cymru (the Welsh Parliament) is the legislature.
The Senedd is responsible for making laws, while the Welsh Government is the executive body.
2
Determine the membership and election cycle
60 Members of the Senedd (MSs) elected every four years.
These are the specific constitutional facts regarding the Welsh devolved structure.
3
Clarify the relationship between the Senedd and the Welsh Government
The Senedd scrutinizes the Welsh Government.
In a parliamentary democracy, the legislature oversees and holds the executive government to account.

Key Concept

The structure and role of Senedd Cymru in the Welsh devolved administration.

Practice More

Review the differences between the powers devolved to Scotland and those devolved to Wales, specifically regarding the justice system.
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