Conventions Flashcards
1
Q
What is a convention?
A
Key non legal source, political ethics on how to behave.
2
Q
Jennings quote
A
“Conventions are flesh with clothe the dry bones of the law.”
3
Q
Examples of conventions- royal perogative
A
Not refuse royal assent
Invite election winner to form a gov
4
Q
Cabinet conventions
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Respect Ministerial responsibility
5
Q
Lords and commons conventions
A
P must meet once a year
6
Q
What is collective ministerial R?
A
Members if cabinet must publicly back all cabinet decisions
7
Q
What is individual ministerial R?
A
Act to the highest standard expected.
8
Q
List 3 features of conventions
A
Not in writing
Development of C’s is an evolutionary process
Sanctions for breaching are political
