Parliament and Constitution Flashcards
1
Q
What is the constitution of the UK?
A
The UK is uncodified and made up of the Acts of Parliament.
2
Q
What is Parliamentary Sovereignty?
A
A self governing state.
3
Q
What are the powers of Parliamentary Sovereignty?
A
• Parliament can make or repeal any law
• The courts cannot overrule Parliament.
• No Parliament can bind future Parliaments.
4
Q
What is the Separation of Powers split into?
A
• executive government
• legislature/parliament
• judiciary
5
Q
What is the Executive Government?
A
The Government, led by the Prime Minister.
• Creates policy and implements it.
6
Q
What is the Legislature?
A
The two Houses of Parliament and the Crown.
• Make the law and changes the law when needed.
7
Q
What is the Judiciary?
A
The Judges.
• Applies the law to real cases.
