Chapter 5 - 1/6 - What is a constitution?

Question 1

What is a codified constitution?

Answer 1

A constitution that is contained in a single document and that was created momentously.

Question 2

What are the functions of a constitution?

Answer 2

• Determine how political power should be distributed.
• Sets the limits of governmental power.
• Assert the rights of citizens.
• The process by which it can be amended.

Question 3

What is the limit of parliamentary power in the UK?

Answer 3

There is none; parliament is sovereign and can do what it likes.

Question 4

What is a constitutional convention?

Answer 4

An unwritten rule which is considered binding even though it is not a law.

Question 5

What are the two ways the UK constitution can be amended?

Answer 5

• Parliamentary statute.

- Development of conventions.