The nature and sources of the British constitution Flashcards
1
Q
what type of constitution Britain have?
A
uncodified
2
Q
What other countries have an unmodified constitution?
A
Saudi Arabia and New Zealand
3
Q
Why is having an unmodified constitution bad?
A
It can make it difficult for British people to know their rights and how their political system works
4
Q
Why is having an uncodified constitution good?
A
Easy to modify
5
Q
What is meant by unitary?
A
All power is derived from the central government, opposite of a federal government
6
Q
What symbolises unitary in the UK?
A
The Westminster parliament
7
Q
What does rule of law mean?
A
Everyone is subject to the same laws of the land
8
Q
How does A.V Dicey describe the rule of law?
A
one of the twin pillars of the constitution
9
Q
What does Ultra Vires mean?
A
Beyond the power of law
