Which of the Following Is NOT True About the System

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT true about the system of vertical power in the United Kingdom?

• A) Historically, no powers were reserved for subnational units of government in the United Kingdom.
• B) The Labour Government of Tony Blair introduced reforms that devolved specified powers to legislative bodies in Scotland and Wales.
• C) The Labour Government of Tony Blair introduced reforms that granted some specific powers to all major metropolitan areas.
• D) The United Kingdom has historically been a unitary rather than a federal state.
• E) Regional development agencies were set up to enhance development plans throughout the United Kingdom.

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