What is the UK?
Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have:
ANo separate government powers of any kind, unlike other UK nations
BTheir own parliaments or assemblies with devolved powers in defined areas ✓
CExactly the same laws as England in all matters, with no devolution
DFull and complete independence from the UK Parliament in Westminster
Explanation
Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland each have their own parliaments or assemblies with devolved powers in defined areas, while the UK Parliament in Westminster handles matters that affect the whole UK.
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