United KingdomGovernment and law 82 · Government, law and your role
Which TWO of these matters are decided by the devolved governments, for example in Scotland?
- aDefence
- bEducationCorrect answer
- cForeign affairs
- dHealthCorrect answer
Why?
Health and education are devolved, so the Scottish Government can make its own decisions on them. Defence and foreign affairs are decided by the UK Parliament for the whole country.
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