Lesson 1 (both) Flashcards
1
Q
Civil rights
A
rights relating to the state
2
Q
Legal Sovereignty
A
the ultimate power to make laws that will be enforced and not overruled
e.g. Parliament in Westminister (according to the powerpoint)
3
Q
Parliament Acts year?
A
1911 and 1949
4
Q
European Communities Act year?
A
1972
5
Q
Main features of the Parliament Acts?
A
Limited the House of Lords veto power
making the House of Commons more powerful
Legislation can be passed without the approval of the House of Lords
1911 - limited delay of Money Bills to 1 year + took away the Lords’ veto
1949 - limited the overall delaying power of the Lords from 2 years to 1 year
6
Q
Main features of the European Communities Act?
A
Joined the EEC
