The constitution Flashcards
1
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the key characteristics of the UKs constitution
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- uncodified not written down in one place
- not entrenched it is flexible and not protected from changes
- Unitary ultimate power in one place - Westminster Parliament
2
Q
Principles of the constitution
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3
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Statute Law EX
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- Parliment act 1911
- representation of the peoples act 1928
- Scotland act 1998 (devolution)
4
Q
Common law EX
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somerset V. Steward - Abolished slavery
5
Q
Conventions
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- Sailsbury convention - HoL cant oppose bills that would aid in govts manifesto aims
- Collective ministerial responsibility
6
Q
The Bill of rights
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1689
guarented basic rights laid out the rights of parliment and the limitations of the monarch
7
Q
Authoritative works
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Diceys ‘introducing laws of the constitution ‘
8
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Treaties
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Lisbon and Maastricht
