Which of the following are TRUE in relation to the Scottish Parliament?
A) A 1978 proposal to form a Scottish Parliament failed due to lack of support
B) 85% of those who voted in a referendum of 1997 agreed to the establishment of a Scottish Parliament
C) The Scottish Parliament is bicameral
D) The Scottish Parliament has a fixed four year term of office

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The 1997 referendum received overwhelming support with 85% of those who voted agreeing to the establishment of a Scottish Parliament. A proposal in 1978 was put forward by the Labour Government but ultimately failed due to lack of support. The Scottish Parliament is not bicameral, it is unicameral. The Scottish Parliament does not have a fixed four-year term of office, rather, it has a maximum term of five years with the ability for early elections to be called.

Which of the Following Are TRUE in Relation to the Scottish