Many have been devolved further, to individuals.
States or provinces in federal systems also have their own constitutions that define the institutions of their respective governments, as well as the powers that are devolved further to their local governments.
Tory strategists believe the reversal in fortunes can be explained by its unashamed stance as a unionist party – attractive to Scots who voted No in the referendum and want to prevent a re-run at all costs – and commitment to keeping income tax rates the same or lower than at present when Holyrood is devolved further powers in this area.
The property industry also welcomed the announcement that the government is devolving further powers to the Mayor of London, including over planning which will speed up housebuilding.
The Aggregates Levy probably will be devolved but further work needs to be done on state aid issues.
"And, yes, that means considering what further powers could be devolved".
Third, the taking of artistic decisions must be devolved to the producer and then further, to the directors, actors and writers.
The crucial moment during the Scottish referendum campaign was the pledge made by the three English-based party leaders that, in return for voting No, further powers would be devolved to Scotland.
Although Cameron repeatedly avoided speculating on what further powers could be devolved, he suggested to questioners that he was unwilling to go as far as Salmond's "devo max" solution would suggest, defending the national welfare state as fairer and pointing out the importance of "fiscal union" inside a single currency.
The plans would see the post of police and crime commissioner for Greater Manchester police – established by the coalition government – scrapped and replaced by an elected mayor, while further powers would be devolved to the Greater Manchester combined authority (GMCA), including some control over business growth as well as health and social care budgets.
