Parliamentary sovereignty Flashcards
Government is drawn from…
Parliament
What is the source of all political power?
Parliament
How has the EU eroded parliamentary sovereignty?
A great deal of legislative power has moved to the EU.
What policy areas does the EU dominate? (Give two)
Trade, environment, employment rights and consumer protection
Who has sovereignty moved to and how?
The people - through referendums
How has devolution eroded parliamentary sovereignty?
Powers have been delegated to Scotland and Wales
As _________ _____ has grown there as been a transfer of political sovereignty.
executive power
What is the ECHR and how is it relevant to the erosion of parliamentary sovereignty?
European convention on human rights - it holds a lot of power because it’s seen as supreme as it protects the rights of the people.
What are the two reserve powers of parliament? Provide examples.
- Veto government legislation e.g. 1986 defeat of the Sunday Trading Bill
- Dismiss a government e.g. Thatcher removed by a vote of no confidence
What is the structure of parliament?
Bicameral
