deck one

Question 1

what are the main sources of the uk constitution ?

Answer 1

authoritative work, common law,statute law,conventions(salisbury),treaties,historical decisions

Question 2

what does the rule of law refer to

Answer 2

every man is subject to the law ,no one is above it including the monarch and parliament

Question 3

explain the concept of parliamentary sovereignty

Answer 3

because of the uk’s lack of a codified constitution the rules laws we are subject to are created and enforced by parliament,who can ultimately changed/ make or get rid of laws.as nothing in entrenched

Question 4

give example of failed constitutional reform act

Answer 4

fixed term parliament t act(2011) ,pm cannot use prerogative to call early elections(without support of half of parliament)parliament same date every 5 years

stops pm from capitalising of off popularity to secure government /majority.(margaret thatcher post falklands war)

repealed by johnsons gov 2022
example of how constitution/reform in not entrenched,can be altered at any given time .