The British constitution Flashcards
1
Q
In political terms, what is a constitution?
A
A set of principles
by which a country is governed
2
Q
What does a constitution typically include?
A
- All the institutions that are responsible for running the country
- How their power is kept in check
- Laws and Conventions
3
Q
In which document is the British constitution described?
A
It isn’t
it’s described as “unwritten”
as t is not written down in any single document
4
Q
What type of event led France and America to have written constitutions?
A
A Revolution
which led to a totally new system of government
5
Q
What did Britain not go through which explains why it has an unwritten constitution?
A
A Revolution
6
Q
What benefits might there be from having an unwritten constitution?
A
More flexibility
Better government
