Constitutional fundamentals Flashcards
1
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What is the constitution?
A
establishes fundamental principles by which organisation is governed + guarantees certain rights
2
Q
Describe the UK constitution
A
Unwritten (not in single document), Monarchical, Unitary, and flexible and informal seperations of power
3
Q
What is residual freedom?
A
Freedom to do or say as please unless law expressly says otherwise.
4
Q
What are the constitutional conventions?
A
Not legal but binding conventions that are followed (Monarch appointing head of most popular party not just whoever they like).
