In which year was the Scottish Parliament established?
1997
1998
1999
The UK Parliament continues to make decisions for Scotland on which of the following?
Defence and Immigration
Education and Health
Transport and the Environment
Who is the leader of the Scottish government?
The Prime Minister
The Presiding Officer
The First Minister
What are Scottish Parliamentary committees?
Organisations of people which try to influence decision-makers
Small groups of MSPs that examine legislation and the work of the Scottish Government
Small groups of MSPs who agree to changes in the law
Which powers are devolved to the Scottish Parliament?
Local government
Immigration
Defence
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the First Minister for Scotland?
Deciding the direction and priorities of the Scottish Government
Choosing Depute First Minister, cabinet secretaries, and other ministers
Nominating the appointment of the Prime Minister and Chancellor of the Exchequer
What is a key function of the Scottish Parliament?
Overseeing international relations
Holding debates and making laws within its designated powers
Handling foreign aid distribution
What financial powers were granted to the Scottish Parliament by the Scotland Act 2012?
Authority to print and issue currency for Scotland
Ability to vary the rate of Scottish tax by 10% and borrowing powers of up to £5 billion
Direct access to the Bank of England's reserves
What is the role of the monarch?
The monarch has symbolic power but no real authority.
The monarch has ultimate authority and will often overrule parliament about legal changes.
The monarch decides which laws parliament should debate and vote on.
Which parliament can make decisions on tax that affect Scotland?
The UK Parliament
The Scottish Parliament
Both parliaments