Question 1MediumOften tested
The Scottish Parliament was formed in 1998 and sits in Edinburgh
False
Correct answer
True
Explanation
The Scottish Parliament was formed in 1999.
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Elections and Devolved Administrations Life in the UK Test Questions
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Question 2MediumOften tested
In 1998 the Good Friday Agreement
led to the establishment of the Northern Ireland Assembly
The 1998 Good Friday Agreement created the Northern Ireland Assembly with a power-sharing arrangement.
Correct answer
devolved powers to Wales
Welsh devolution was delivered by the Government of Wales Act 1998, not the Good Friday Agreement.
devolved powers to Scotland
Scottish devolution was delivered by the Scotland Act 1998, not the Good Friday Agreement.
Question 3Medium
What name is given to the elected members of the Welsh Parliament?
MSs
Elected members of the Welsh Parliament are known as Members of the Senedd (MSs).
Correct answer
MLAs
MLAs are elected members of the Northern Ireland Assembly.
MPs
MPs are elected to the UK Parliament at Westminster.
MSPs
MSPs are elected members of the Scottish Parliament.
Explanation
Elected Members of the Welsh Parliament are called Members of the Senedd (MSs). MLAs serve in the Northern Ireland Assembly; MSPs serve in the Scottish Parliament; MPs sit at Westminster.
Question 4Medium
What name is given to the elected members of the Northern Ireland Assembly?
MPs
MPs are Members of Parliament at Westminster — not members of the Northern Ireland Assembly.
MSs
MSs are Members of the Senedd in the Welsh Parliament, not Northern Ireland's Assembly.
MLAs
MLAs — Members of the Legislative Assembly — are the elected members of the Northern Ireland Assembly.
Correct answer
MSPs
MSPs are Members of the Scottish Parliament, not the Northern Ireland Assembly.
Explanation
Members of the Northern Ireland Assembly are known as MLAs (members of the Legislative Assembly).
Question 5Medium
How many members does the Senedd have?
50
The Senedd has 96 Members, not 50.
75
The Scottish Parliament has 129 MSPs; the Senedd has 96 MSs.
96
There are 96 Members of the Senedd (MSs), elected every four years by proportional representation.
Correct answer
40
The Senedd has 96, not 40, Members.
Explanation
The Senedd has 96 Members (MSs), elected every four years from 16 six-member constituencies using closed-list proportional representation.
Question 6Medium
How can MPs be contacted (choose TWO options)?
By going to your local council and asking for an appointment
Local councils are separate from MPs — contacting an MP is done directly at their constituency office or Westminster office.
By phoning their constituency office
MPs can be reached by phone at their constituency office.
Correct answer
Through facebook
Social media is not the official contact method — letters and phone calls to constituency offices are.
By letter
MPs can be contacted by letter at their constituency office or at the House of Commons.
Correct answer
Explanation
MPs can be contacted by letter or telephone at their constituency office, or at their office in the House of Commons. Many MPs, MSs and MSPs also hold regular local ‘surgeries’ for constituents.
Question 7Medium
Members of the Senedd are elected every four years on the basis of:
Personal achievements
Personal achievements play no formal role in the Welsh electoral system.
Instant run-off
Instant run-off is a preferential system — Welsh Senedd elections use proportional representation.
First past the post system (the candidate who gets the most votes)
First past the post is used for Westminster elections — the Senedd uses proportional representation.
Proportional representation
Welsh Senedd elections are held every four years using a form of proportional representation.
Correct answer
Explanation
The Senedd is based in Cardiff. Its 96 Members are elected every four years using closed-list proportional representation.
Question 8Medium
How many elected Members make up the Welsh Parliament?
96
The Senedd has 96 elected Members (MSs), with six representing each of 16 constituencies.
Correct answer
129
129 is the number of MSPs in the Scottish Parliament.
140
No devolved chamber has 140 members.
108
108 is not the membership of any devolved body.
Explanation
Since the May 2026 election, the Senedd has 96 elected Members (MSs). The Scottish Parliament has 129 MSPs.
Question 9Medium
Senedd elections are held every ____ years using proportional representation.
two
Two-year terms are not used for any UK devolved assembly.
four
Senedd elections use proportional representation and are held every four years.
Correct answer
five
Five years is the maximum term for Westminster Parliament, not the Senedd.
one
One-year terms are not used for any elected assembly in the UK.
Explanation
The Senedd (Welsh Parliament) holds elections every four years using a form of proportional representation.
Question 10Medium
How can you visit the Scottish Parliament?
Contacting an AM
AMs are an outdated Welsh term; Welsh representatives are now Members of the Senedd (MSs), not members of the Scottish Parliament.
Contacting an MP
MPs are Westminster representatives and do not arrange Scottish Parliament visits.
Contacting the Education Service
The Northern Ireland Assembly uses an Education Service — Scotland uses visitor services.
Arranging a tour through the visitor services
The Scottish Parliament at Holyrood offers guided tours and gallery tickets through visitor services.
Correct answer
Explanation
To visit the Scottish Parliament, you can get information, book tickets or arrange tours through visitor services. You can also write to them at the Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh, EH99 1SP, telephone 0131 348 5200 or email sp.booking@scottish.parliament.
Question 11Medium
How often are Senedd elections held?
Every three years
Three years is the renewal period for an over-70s driving licence, not the Welsh election cycle.
Every six years
Six years is too long — Welsh Senedd elections are held every four years.
Every fix years
This option contains a typo ('fix' instead of 'five') and is also incorrect — Welsh elections are every four years.
Every four years
Welsh government elections — Senedd elections — are held every four years using proportional representation.
Correct answer
Explanation
Senedd elections are held every four years. Since 2026, they use closed-list proportional representation across 16 constituencies.
Question 12Medium
In which of the following areas has the Senedd the power to make laws (choose four answers)?
Military defence
Defence is reserved to the UK central government — the Senedd has no power here.
Housing
The Senedd can make laws on housing in Wales.
Correct answer
Immigration
Immigration is reserved to the UK central government.
Education and training
The Senedd has lawmaking powers over education and training in Wales.
Correct answer
Health and social services
The Senedd controls health and social services in Wales.
Correct answer
Economic development
The Senedd has power over economic development in Wales.
Correct answer
Explanation
Under the reserved-powers model, the Senedd can legislate on matters not reserved to the UK Parliament. Education, health, housing and economic development are devolved; defence and immigration are reserved.
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