Constitutional Change Flashcards

1
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What are codified constitutions said to be?

A

entrenched

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2
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Why are codified constitutions said to be entrenched?

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because the process of formally amending the codified document is made difficult as those who seek change must secure large majorities than would be needed to pass a regular statute

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3
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In the US, who usually proposes amendments to the constitution?

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The Legislature - 2 thirds of each chamber of the legislature

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4
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What are the 2 chambers of the legislature in the US?

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the House and Senate

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5
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After amendments to the constitution are formally proposed by 2 thirds of each chamber, what then happens?

A

the proposals are ratified by 3 quarters of the 50 US states

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6
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In many European states, how are constitutional amendments confirmed?

A

by a public vote or referendum

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7
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What amendment was the US constitutional right to bear arms?

A

the Second Amendment

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8
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What has the entrenched constitutional right in the Second Amendment to bear arms lead to difficulty in?

A

difficult for those who seek to enforce US wide restrictions on the possession of fire arms to do so

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9
Q

How did the UK ban handguns?

A

Through a simple Act of Parliament

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10
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When did the UK ban handguns?

A

After the murder of 16 schoolchildren and their teacher in Dunblane 1996

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11
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What has it became common for major constitutional changes to be secured by?

A

referendums

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12
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When was the Scottish Parliament referendum?

A

1998

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13
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When was the EU referendum?

A

23rd June 2016

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