Comparing The Constitutions Of Britain And America: Cultural And Historical Context

Question 1

What key features has the US constitution embraces since the start?

Answer 1

Republicanism and representative government

Question 2

What is the British constitution a product of?

Answer 2

Centuries of evolution and has been gradually adapted over time

Question 3

When comparing the historical legacy of both constitutions what does the UK remain a legacy of?

Answer 3

Hereditary practice and deference, as seen by hereditary peers and 26 bishops

Question 4

What part the US constitution has its roots in the past?

Answer 4

Classical republicanism

Question 5

What part the UK constitution has its roots in the past?

Answer 5

Traditional monarchism

Question 6

Which society does a lot of the US constitution get inspiration from, like the use of the term ‘Senate’?

Answer 6

Ancient Rome and Greece

Question 7

Which UK documents stress the importance of the protection of individual rights?

Answer 7

Magna Carta and 1689 Bill Of Rights

Question 8

How has individual rights being protected by both constitutions?

Answer 8

Neither constitutions started out to protect individual right, mainly to protect the white male ruling elite, and have developed to protecting individual rights over time

Question 8

How has individual rights being protected by both constitutions?

Answer 8

Neither constitutions started out to protect individual right, mainly to protect the white male ruling elite, and have developed to protecting individual rights over time