In which year was the National Assembly for Wales officially established?
a) 1997
b) 1999
c) 2001
d) 2003
Answer: b) 1999
What is the term for the building that houses the National Assembly for Wales?
a) Cardiff Castle
b) Senedd
c) Caernarfon Castle
d) Welsh Parliament House
Answer: b) Senedd
How often are general elections held for the National Assembly for Wales?
a) Every 2 years
b) Every 3 years
c) Every 4 years
d) Every 5 years
Answer: c) Every 4 years
How many Members of the Senedd (MSs) are elected through proportional representation?
a) 40
b) 60
c) 70
d) 80
Answer: b) 60
Who is the Presiding Officer of the Senedd responsible for maintaining order during debates?
a) First Minister
b) Lord Advocate
c) Speaker
d) Presiding Officer
Answer: d) Presiding Officer
What is the term for the legislative process in the Senedd where a bill is examined in detail?
a) First Reading
b) Second Reading
c) Committee Stage
d) Royal Assent
Answer: c) Committee Stage
How many constituencies are there in Wales for the Senedd elections?
a) 20
b) 30
c) 40
d) 60
Answer: b) 30
Which political party won the most seats in the Senedd in the 2021 elections?
a) Welsh Labour
b) Welsh Conservatives
c) Plaid Cymru
d) Welsh Liberal Democrats
Answer: a) Welsh Labour
What is the term for the official residence of the First Minister of Wales?
a) Bute House
b) Ty Hywel
c) Tŷ Cerdd
d) Tŷ Hywel
Answer: d) Tŷ Hywel
What is the minimum voting age for Senedd elections?
a) 16
b) 17
c) 18
d) 21
Answer: a) 16
Which political party traditionally supports devolution and forms the Welsh Government?
a) Welsh Labour
b) Welsh Conservatives
c) Plaid Cymru
d) Welsh Liberal Democrats
Answer: a) Welsh Labour
What is the role of the Presiding Officer in the Senedd?
a) Leads the ruling party
b) Acts as the head of state
c) Maintains order during debates
d) Oversees international relations
Answer: c) Maintains order during debates
Which committee of the Senedd is responsible for scrutinizing the actions of the Welsh Government?
a) Justice Committee
b) Economy Committee
c) Public Accounts Committee
d) Audit Committee
Answer: c) Public Accounts Committee
What is the term for the process by which the First Minister of Wales is removed from office?
a) Impeachment
b) Vote of No Confidence
c) Recall Election
d) Censure Motion
Answer: b) Vote of No Confidence
How is the First Minister of Wales chosen?
a) Direct public election
b) Appointment by the UK Prime Minister
c) Elected by the Senedd
d) Selection by the Presiding Officer
Answer: c) Elected by the Senedd
What is the term for the process by which the Senedd expresses its formal approval of proposed legislation?
a) Royal Assent
b) Legislative Consent
c) Parliamentary Consent
d) Executive Approval
Answer: b) Legislative Consent
What is the name of the building in Cardiff Bay that houses the Senedd?
a) Welsh Parliament House
b) Senedd Cymru
c) Tŷ Hywel
d) The Pierhead Building
Answer: b) Senedd Cymru
Who is responsible for appointing the Welsh Government’s cabinet ministers, including the First Minister?
a) UK Prime Minister
b) Monarch of the United Kingdom
c) Presiding Officer
d) First Minister
Answer: b) Monarch of the United Kingdom
What is the term for the legislative process in the Senedd where a bill is formally introduced and its general principles debated?
a) First Reading
b) Second Reading
c) Committee Stage
d) Royal Assent
Answer: a) First Reading
Which political party traditionally supports greater autonomy for Wales within the UK?
a) Welsh Labour
b) Welsh Conservatives
c) Plaid Cymru
d) Welsh Liberal Democrats
Answer: c) Plaid Cymru
Who is the leader of the opposition in the Senedd?
a) First Minister
b) Presiding Officer
c) Leader of the largest opposition party
d) Lord Advocate
Answer: c) Leader of the largest opposition party
What is the term for the official legal document that confirms the powers of the Senedd?
a) Wales Act
b) Senedd Act
c) Devolution Order
d) Constitutional Declaration
Answer: a) Wales Act
Which devolved power allows the Senedd to legislate on matters not reserved to the UK Parliament?
a) Reserved Powers
b) Devolved Powers
c) Shared Powers
d) Exclusive Powers
Answer: b) Devolved Powers
What is the term for the document that outlines the Welsh Government’s legislative priorities for the upcoming year?
a) White Paper
b) Green Paper
c) Blue Paper
d) Programme for Government
Answer: d) Programme for Government
How many stages does a bill go through in the Senedd before it can become law?
a) 2 stages
b) 3 stages
c) 4 stages
d) 5 stages
Answer: b) 3 stages
Which political party traditionally supports maintaining the United Kingdom’s current constitutional structure?
a) Welsh Labour
b) Welsh Conservatives
c) Plaid Cymru
d) Welsh Liberal Democrats
Answer: b) Welsh Conservatives
What is the term for the agreement between the UK and Welsh governments on how certain devolved powers are used?
a) Devolution Agreement
b) Wales Act
c) Sewel Convention
d) Cardiff Agreement
Answer: c) Sewel Convention
Who represents the monarch in the Senedd during the State Opening of the Senedd?
a) UK Prime Minister
b) Lord Advocate
c) First Minister
d) Presiding Officer
Answer: b) Lord Advocate
What is the term for the power to request a transfer of certain legislative powers from the UK Parliament to the Senedd?
a) Devolution
b) Repeal
c) Legislative Consent Motion
d) Reserved Power
Answer: c) Legislative Consent Motion
What term is used to describe a situation where different political parties govern at the national and devolved levels?
a) Divided Government
b) Bipartisan Rule
c) Consensus Governance
d) Parallel Administration
Answer: a) Divided Government
What is the term for the power that allows the Senedd to make decisions about how devolved funds are spent?
a) Fiscal Power
b) Spending Control
c) Financial Authority
d) Budget Responsibility
Answer: a) Fiscal Power
Which political party traditionally supports policies that benefit the Welsh economy and workers’ rights?
a) Welsh Labour
b) Welsh Conservatives
c) Plaid Cymru
d) Welsh Liberal Democrats
Answer: a) Welsh Labour
Who is responsible for representing the UK government’s interests in legal matters in the Welsh courts?
a) First Minister
b) Attorney General
c) Solicitor General
d) Advocate General for Wales
Answer: d) Advocate General for Wales
What is the term for the body within the Senedd that oversees the conduct of MSs?
a) Ethics Committee
b) Conduct Committee
c) Integrity Committee
d) Accountability Committee
Answer: b) Conduct Committee
Which political party traditionally supports policies that focus on improving education and skills in Wales?
a) Welsh Labour
b) Welsh Conservatives
c) Plaid Cymru
d) Welsh Liberal Democrats
Answer: c) Plaid Cymru
What is the term for the convention that ensures the UK Parliament does not legislate on devolved matters without the consent of the Senedd?
a) Devolution Convention
b) Welsh Consent Rule
c) Sewel Convention
d) Parliamentary Consent Pact
Answer: c) Sewel Convention
Which political party traditionally supports policies that address environmental sustainability and conservation in Wales?
a) Welsh Labour
b) Welsh Conservatives
c) Plaid Cymru
d) Welsh Green Party
Answer: c) Plaid Cymru
What is the term for the process that allows the Senedd to make its own decisions on certain devolved matters?
a) Delegation
b) Repatriation
c) Devolution
d) Subsidiarity
Answer: d) Subsidiarity
Which political party traditionally supports policies that focus on promoting the Welsh language and culture?
a) Welsh Labour
b) Welsh Conservatives
c) Plaid Cymru
d) Welsh Liberal Democrats
Answer: c) Plaid Cymru
What is the term for the process by which a bill becomes law after receiving the monarch’s approval?
a) Royal Assent
b) Presidential Seal
c) Executive Consent
d) Monarch’s Sanction
Answer: a) Royal Assent
Which political party traditionally supports market-based economic policies in the Senedd?
a) Welsh Labour
b) Welsh Conservatives
c) Plaid Cymru
d) Welsh Liberal Democrats
Answer: b) Welsh Conservatives
What is the term for the government agency responsible for promoting economic development in Wales?
a) Welsh Development Agency
b) Welsh Enterprise
c) Economic Advancement Authority
d) Business Growth Institute
Answer: a) Welsh Development Agency
Which political party traditionally supports policies that address social justice and community well-being in Wales?
a) Welsh Labour
b) Welsh Conservatives
c) Plaid Cymru
d) Welsh Green Party
Answer: a) Welsh Labour
What is the term for the process of adjusting the powers and responsibilities of the Senedd?
a) Devolution
b) Reformulation
c) Constitutional Alteration
d) Parliamentary Restructuring
Answer: a) Devolution
Which political party traditionally supports policies to improve public services and healthcare in Wales?
a) Welsh Labour
b) Welsh Conservatives
c) Plaid Cymru
d) Welsh Liberal Democrats
Answer: a) Welsh Labour
What is the term for the process by which the Senedd considers amendments and votes on a bill’s final version?
a) First Reading
b) Second Reading
c) Third Reading
d) Final Stage
Answer: c) Third Reading
Which political party traditionally supports policies that address poverty and social inequality in Wales?
a) Welsh Labour
b) Welsh Conservatives
c) Plaid Cymru
d) Welsh Green Party
Answer: a) Welsh Labour
What is the term for the process that allows the Senedd to pass its own laws in certain areas?
a) Devolved Legislation
b) Regional Legislation
c) Secondary Legislation
d) Subordinate Legislation
Answer: d) Subordinate Legislation
Which political party traditionally supports policies to improve education and cultural heritage in Wales?
a) Welsh Labour
b) Welsh Conservatives
c) Plaid Cymru
d) Welsh Liberal Democrats
Answer: c) Plaid Cymru
What is the term for the process of transferring powers and responsibilities from the UK Parliament to the Senedd?
a) Devolution
b) Decentralization
c) Federalization
d) Constitutional Reformation
Answer: a) Devolution
