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Difficulty: MediumThe Scottish Government and Parliament

The Scottish Government is the executive branch of the devolved administration in Scotland. In addition to the First Minister and Cabinet Ministers, which law officers are also formal members of the Scottish Government?

  1. The Lord Advocate and the Solicitor General for ScotlandAnswer
  2. B
    The Attorney General and the Lord Chancellor
  3. C
    The Lord Chief Justice and the Master of the Rolls
  4. D
    The Counsel General and the First Minister of Wales

Answer

The Lord Advocate and the Solicitor General for Scotland are the law officers who are members of the Scottish Government.
The Scottish Government is led by the First Minister and includes various cabinet ministers along with two specific law officers: the Lord Advocate and the Solicitor General for Scotland. These law officers provide legal advice to the government and are responsible for the prosecution service in Scotland.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the executive structure of the Scottish Government as described in the official handbook.
The executive consists of the First Minister, cabinet ministers, and law officers.
This establishes the components of the government body being tested.
2
Recall the specific titles of the law officers assigned to the Scottish Government.
The two roles are the Lord Advocate and the Solicitor General for Scotland.
This distinguishes them from legal officials in other parts of the UK or the judiciary.
3
Verify that the identified officials are formal members of the government and not just advisors.
Confirmed that the Lord Advocate and Solicitor General are part of the Scottish Government membership.
To ensure accuracy in reflecting the constitutional structure of the devolved administration.

Key Concept

The composition and membership of the Scottish Government (the executive branch).
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