Some Would Argue That Britain's Joining the European Union and Devolution

question 17

Essay

Some would argue that Britain's joining the European Union and devolution have fundamentally challenged key principles of British politics such as parliamentary sovereignty and the unitary state. Discuss the merits of such an argument. Draw upon specific examples from the text in your answer.

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Definitions:

Dreams

Successions of images, ideas, emotions, and sensations occurring involuntarily in the mind during certain stages of sleep.

Waking Hours

The period of the day during which an individual is awake and engaging in activities, as opposed to sleeping.

Hidden Observer

A concept in hypnosis suggesting that a part of the mind remains aware and observes when the rest of the mind is under hypnosis.

Hilgard

Hilgard refers to Ernest Hilgard, a psychologist known for his research on hypnosis, especially his theory of a "hidden observer" in the hypnotic state.