The process of creating parliaments in Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, with their own elections, and some tax-setting powers is known as ________.
A. decolonization
B. devolution
C. secession
D. restoration
E. liberation
Question 2
Which of the following is true about the policies that Margaret Thatcher initiated after she assumed office as Prime Minister in 1979?
A. She boosted public spending substantially to fund welfare programs for the poor.
B. Her economic reforms were widely appreciated by the working class.
C. She nationalized many companies such as British Petroleum, British Steel, British
Telecom, and British Airways.
D. Her policies to control inflation served to increase unemployment.
E. She proposed that the government increase its intervention in the economy to
promote the interests of private firms.