Features of the UKs Constitution Flashcards
1
Q
Parliamentary Sovereignty
A
Parliament is the supreme power in the UK
2
Q
Uncodified
A
Not all of the UKs constitution is written down in one place
3
Q
Unitary
A
Ultimate power lies within the central body of power (Parliament)
4
Q
Fusion of Power
A
Where the executive body and legislative body come together. E.g the Prime Minister is both the pm and an mp for a constituency
5
Q
Flexible
A
Changes can be made without a lengthy procedure. Parliament can pass an act quickly. (Firearms act 1997)
