3 types of devolution

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There are four content areas in UK Politics:
1. Democracy and participation
2. Political parties
3. Electoral systems
4. Voting behaviour and the media.

1. 3 types of devolution

1. The PM - The PM together with advisors and policy units will develop proposals - It is very rare for a cabinet to question a Prime Ministerial proposal - When ministers oppose the PM they resign 2. Cabinet committees - Most detailed policy is worked out in small committees consisting of cabinet members and junior ministers - Most of such cabinet committees are chaired by the PM or a very senior minister - The committees present proposals to cabinet and are usually accepted, though they made need amending 3. Chancellor of the exchequer - Almost always supported by the PM, economic policy is presented to the cabinet by the chancellor - Budget is also notable 4. Individual ministers - Policies involving a government department specifically but which require wider approval, are presented to the cabinet by the relevant minister, aided by their civil servants - It is here that dissent is most likely 5. Groups of ministers - Policies are often developed by various professional advisors, policy units and think tanks - These may be adopted and brought into the cabinet by various ministers, usually after seeking approval from the PM
Neutral - Demos -> current political issues Left wing - Fabian Society -> issues concerning social justice and equality Right wing - Adam Smith Institute -> promoting free market solutions to economic problems Liberal - Liberty -> promoting issues such as the protection of rights
1. Legislative powers - This means that the devolved assemblies or parliaments can make laws that will be enforced within their territories 2. Administrative powers - These are powers that have been devolved to regional governments - It refers to their power to implement and administer the laws and to organise state services 3. Financial powers - Devolved governments have funds made avaiable to them by the central government so they can provide services - However, financial devolution takes this further it allows devolved governments to raise their own funds from taxation or other means, so that they become financially independent
1. Too small and limited funds - Typical among these are groups representing those with rare medical conditions, local action groups and newer groups - This problem also related to hyperpluralism where there are so many groups and therefore interests to be considered that the majority are drowned out by those biggest 2. Unsympathetic government - Trade unions have problems influencing Conservative governments whilst Labour is often dismissive to those seeking to oppose social reform such as anti-abortion or anti-LGBT groups 3. Powerful countervailing groups - Strength of an opposition group may be hard to match - Plane Stupid for instance trying to hold back airport expansions is well organised and supported however faces opposition from the powerful air transport lobby as well as business groups 4. Public opinion can be decisive - Groups that are supported by the public opinion are at a huge advantage and the opposite is also true - Groups conservative in nature and are seeking to hold back cultural and social changes often face tough public criticisms

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