Principles Of Law

Question 1

Sources of law

Answer 1

Acts of parliament
Delegate legislation
EU law
Judicial precedent
Custom
Equity

Question 2

Nature of Law theories

Answer 2

Parliamentary sovereignty/supremacy
Rule of law
Separation of powers

Question 3

Parliamentary sovereignty/supremacy

Answer 3

• Parliament is the supreme law body
• Limits imposed that can be removed
• EU law overruled UK law until Brexit

Question 4

Rule of law

Answer 4

Principle that law applies to everyone even those who govern

Question 5

Separation of powers

Answer 5

Division of powers where legislative branch make laws, executive branch apply and enforce the law and judiciary interpret the law