Main Sources Of The Uk Constitution Flashcards
1
Q
Example of works of authority
A
May - books on the constitution
2
Q
Example of conventions
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How parliament operates
3
Q
Eu treaties and law example
A
Maastricht 1991
4
Q
Example of common law
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Some powers of the monarchy
5
Q
Statute law example
A
Bill of rights 1689
6
Q
What is the Salisbury convention?
A
The House of Lords cannot obstruct laws in the House of Commons if mentioned in the governments manifesto
7
Q
Name the 5 sources of the constitution
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1-parliamentary statutes 2-conventions 3-documents of authority 4-common laws 5-eu treaties
