Uk Constitution Flashcards
1
Q
Uncodified
A
Not in one set document , multiple
2
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Unentrenched
A
Easy to change / amend
3
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Unitary
A
Power concentrated in parliament
4
Q
Magna Carta (1215)
A
Limit king power
5
Q
Parliament act 1911/49
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HOL can only delay legislation up to 1 year
6
Q
Human rights act 1998
A
Rights and freedoms everyone is entitled to
7
Q
Reform - 1999 hol act
A
Removed all but 92 hereditary peers - more representative
8
Q
Reform - Good Friday act
A
Devolved assembly to Northern Ireland
9
Q
Reform - gov of wales act (2006)
A
Further devolution to wales
10
Q
Legislative powers of HOC and HOL
A
HOC - veto + amend legislation
HOL - only delay + amend but with HOC approval
11
Q
HoC and HOl budget power
A
HOC - approve the budget
HOL - no jurisdiction
