2. Features And Characteristics Of The UK's Constitution

Question 1

What are the main features of the UK’s constitution?

Answer 1

• It is uncodified
• It is unitary
• It is not entrenched
• There is a lack of separation of power as the legislative and executive powers are fused

Question 2

What is the implication of the UK’s constitution being uncodified?

Answer 2

There are a number of sources to it

Question 3

What is the implication of the UK having a unitary constitution?

Answer 3

Sovereignty is solely located in Parliament

Question 4

What is the implication of the UK’s constitution not being entrenched?

Answer 4

Parliament can make, unmake and amend the constitution at any time meaning that it is flexible and evolving.