Principle of The Constitution

Question 1

legislative supremacy of parliament

Answer 1

1. main sources of legal authority in UK constitution
2. parliament can pass any law it wants
3. on parliament can override/strike down acts of parliament

Question 2

rule of law (A.V Dicey)

Answer 2

1. noone is above the law
2. people should only be punished for breaking ordinary law
3. judicial decisions protect liberty

Question 3

rule of law (Tom Bingham)

Answer 3

1. law should protect human
2. government must use powers reasonably & honestly & for right purpose
3. state must comply with international law

Question 4

separation of powers- 3 branches of state

Answer 4

1. legistlature=make law=parliament
2. executive=govern country based on law=goverment
3. judiciary=applies law=court

Question 5

example of legislature

Answer 5

1. house of lords

2. house of commons

Question 6

example of executive

Answer 6

1. PM
2. government department
3. cabinet
4. civil service

Question 7

example of judiciary

Answer 7

1.court