What is the UK?
Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have:
AExactly the same laws as England in all matters, with no devolution
BTheir own parliaments or assemblies with devolved powers in defined areas ✓
CNo separate government powers of any kind, unlike other UK nations
DFull and complete independence from the UK Parliament in Westminster
Answer & explanation
The correct answer is Their own parliaments or assemblies with devolved powers in defined areas.
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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