AQA A-Level Politics key terms
The government of the UK Key Terms
Study The government of the UK with curriculum-aligned Key Terms resources, practice links, and exam-focused support.
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The government of the UK
AqaA LevelPoliticsPaper 1 Government and politics of the UK
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Devolution
The statutory transfer of powers from the UK Parliament to sub‑national bodies.
Parliamentary Sovereignty
The doctrine that the UK Parliament is supreme and can legislate on any matter.
Devolution
The statutory transfer of powers from the UK Parliament to regional legislatures.
Devolved Administration
A regional government body that has been granted specific legislative powers by the UK Parliament.
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