THE UK CONSTITUTION (Rule of law

Question 1

Define parliamentary sovreignity

Answer 1

Parliament is the supreme legal authority in the UK, which can create or end any law. Is The most important principle of the UK constitution.

Question 2

Person to reference about rule of law

Answer 2

The Theory of The Rule of Law was expanded by AV Dicey HE ALSO DID SEPERATION OF POWERS

Question 3

Devolution is

Answer 3

Devolution means that the statutory granting certain powers from the Westminster Parliament to Parliament of Scotland and Wales.

Question 4

3 Components of the rule of law are..

Answer 4

• There should be no sanction without breach
• One law should govern everyone
• Rights of individuals are secured by decisions of judges

Question 5

Person to reference when talking about seperation of powers

Answer 5

Montesquieu (1689-1755) –”the independence of the judiciary has to be real, ‘ warned of failing to separate judicial power from the other areas in law

Question 6

3 Branches for the separation of powers

Answer 6

Executive – Government(iMPLEMENTS LAWS)
Legislative - Parliament (ENACTS LAWS)
Judicial – judges(INTERPRETS AND APPLIES LAWS)

Question 7

Benefits to a written constitution

Answer 7

Make things clearer.
Accessible for citizens.
Greater protection of rights and liberties.

Question 8

Disadvantages of a written constitution

Answer 8

Difficult to change.
Unwritten constitution part of our heritage.
Unwritten constitution allows flexibility.