Chapter 10 - A Quasi Federal UK Flashcards
1
Q
Who proposed the idea of a Quasi Federal State?
A
Vernon Bognador
2
Q
Who argues there could be no halfway house between sovereignty and independence?
A
AV Dicey
3
Q
Define the term Quasi-Federal
A
A government of a unitary state devolves some of its powers to subnational governments. Some features of a unitary state and some of a federal state. Legally has a centre, but difficult to abolish subnational government
4
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What are the key features of a Quasi Federal State?
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Parliamentary Sovereignty is limited
Westminster is a quasi federal Parliament
Supreme Court