Sovereignty of parliament Flashcards
1
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define constitution:
A
not written down in one place, comes from different sources, ie magna carta 1215.
2
Q
AV Dicey:
A
theorized three main elements: pass a law on any subject
cannot be set aside by any other body
cannot bind any future parliament.
3
Q
Human Rights Act:
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limits sovereignty
stops parlaiment from passing any law they like.
HRA cannot force parliament to not make a law: only ask for the law to be removed
4
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Royal perogative:
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rights of the monarch
used by parliament: declaring war.