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Difficulty: EasyThe Concept of Devolution and Reserved Powers

The UK Parliament in Westminster makes decisions on certain policy areas that affect the United Kingdom as a whole, rather than being managed by the devolved administrations. Which of the following is an example of one of these 'reserved powers'?

  1. Foreign affairsAnswer
  2. B
    Environment
  3. C
    Agriculture
  4. D
    Forestry

Answer

Foreign affairs
Foreign affairs is a reserved power because it concerns the United Kingdom's standing and relationships in the international community, which must be handled centrally by the UK Parliament in Westminster.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the definition of reserved powers.
Reserved powers are those kept by the UK Parliament in Westminster to ensure uniform policy across the entire country.
This establishes the criteria for the correct answer.
2
Evaluate the options based on whether they affect the whole UK or are managed locally.
Foreign affairs involves the UK's relationship with other countries, which is a national-level concern.
This identifies the correct example of a reserved power.

Key Concept

The distinction between reserved powers (held by Westminster) and devolved powers (held by Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland).

Practice More

Review other reserved powers such as defense, immigration, and coinage to prepare for different variations of this question.
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