Constitution Flashcards
1
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Unitary state
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One where power is held at the centre. Any powers which are handed out can also be withdrawn
2
Q
Republic
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A government with an elected (as opposed to hereditary) head of state
3
Q
Common Law
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Rules and principles that have evolved over a long period of time, which apply in court cases
4
Q
Sovereignty of Parliament
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The idea that parliament us the supreme law-making body in the country
5
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Codified
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A constitution which is gathered together in a single document or text
