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Practice questionLife in the UK Test
Which of these policy areas is controlled by the UK government rather than the devolved administrations?
Correct answer
Defence and foreign affairs
Why
Some powers have been devolved to Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, such as education and health. Policy on defence and foreign affairs is kept by the UK government.
Answer choices
- AEducation in Scotland
- BLocal government in Northern Ireland
- CHealth in Wales
- DDefence and foreign affairs