Constitution Key Terms Flashcards
1
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What is Parliamentary sovereignty?
A
The principle that parliament can make, amend or unmake any law, and cannot bind its successor nor be bound by its predecessors
2
Q
What are Conventions?
A
Traditions not contained in law but influential in the operation of a political system
3
Q
What is Common Law?
A
Laws made by judges in cases where the law doesn’t cover the issue or is unclear
4
Q
What is the Rule of Law?
A
The principle that all people and bodies, including government, must follow the law, and can be held to account if they do not
