how has the constitution changed over time Flashcards
parliament has become more important and the role of the monarch had decreased …
this is enshrined in the 1689 bill of rights but today the monarch has very limited powers
the constitution has become increasingly written down …
although still in a vast range of sources
parliamentary sovereignty and the unitary nature of the UK has been challenged …
for example by judicial review and devolution .
nevertheless parliament remains sovereign as shown in the 2022 ruling on Scotlands second independence referendum
the fused powers of the UK covenant have become more separated …
addition of the Supreme Court removed the judicial role of the House of Lords
pm having a cabinet have been criticised by the speaker of parliament
- failing to brief parliament on policy before they brief the press