Characteristics And Sources Of UK Constitution Flashcards
1
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Unitary state
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State governed by one central authority
2
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Federal state
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Authority shared between central and regional bodies
3
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Case of Proclamations 1611
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Established separation of powers between monarch and Parliament
4
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Bushell’s case 1670
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The jury cannot be punished for their decision and do not have to give a reason for it
5
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Entick v Carrington 1765
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Government officials can only exercise public powers if they are authorised by a specific law
6
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Pickin v BRB 1974
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Courts cannot invalidate an Act of Parliament on the grounds of perceived procedural ultra vires
