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What is a constitution? - ANSWER-It is a list or body of rules that defines the way in which a state is organized. It also establishes where sovereign power lies. What is "sovereign power"? - ANSWER-Ultimate and supreme legitimacy to do anything to a state. What is the difference between a c...
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Add to cartWhat is a constitution? - ANSWER-It is a list or body of rules that defines the way in which a state is organized. It also establishes where sovereign power lies. What is "sovereign power"? - ANSWER-Ultimate and supreme legitimacy to do anything to a state. What is the difference between a c...
What was the impact of the 1215 Magna Carter? - ANSWER-Establish the rule of law as the monarch was to act within the law. What was the impact of the 1689 Bill of Rights? - ANSWER-It established Parliament sovereignty as Parliament was given ultimate power over finances + legislation. The bill ou...
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Add to cartWhat was the impact of the 1215 Magna Carter? - ANSWER-Establish the rule of law as the monarch was to act within the law. What was the impact of the 1689 Bill of Rights? - ANSWER-It established Parliament sovereignty as Parliament was given ultimate power over finances + legislation. The bill ou...
UK Constitutional Law - The Constitution, The Rule of Law and Sovereignty - ANSWER- Viewpoint - ...a constitution is a thing antecedent to a government; and a government is only a creature of a constitution' - ANSWER-Thomas Paine, The Rights of Man Viewpoint - 'the constitution is no more an...
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Add to cartUK Constitutional Law - The Constitution, The Rule of Law and Sovereignty - ANSWER- Viewpoint - ...a constitution is a thing antecedent to a government; and a government is only a creature of a constitution' - ANSWER-Thomas Paine, The Rights of Man Viewpoint - 'the constitution is no more an...
codified constitution - ANSWER-a single, authoritative document that sets out the laws and principles by which a state is governed, and which protects the rights of citizens constitution - ANSWER-'set of laws rules and practices that create the basic institutions of the state and its component a...
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Add to cartcodified constitution - ANSWER-a single, authoritative document that sets out the laws and principles by which a state is governed, and which protects the rights of citizens constitution - ANSWER-'set of laws rules and practices that create the basic institutions of the state and its component a...
What is (roughly) the Hugh Heclo and Aaron Wildavsky quote and what does it mean? - ANSWER-They express the idea that the UK constitution is ambiguous but when changes are suggested, this ambiguity is used against them and changes are against the "spirit" of the UK constitution What does Nevil ...
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Add to cartWhat is (roughly) the Hugh Heclo and Aaron Wildavsky quote and what does it mean? - ANSWER-They express the idea that the UK constitution is ambiguous but when changes are suggested, this ambiguity is used against them and changes are against the "spirit" of the UK constitution What does Nevil ...
King - ANSWER-- Most important rules and common understandings...regulate relations among country's governing institutions as well as between them and country citizens - Capital-C constitutions - codified constitution (one document) - Constitutions never written down in their entirety - Every co...
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Add to cartKing - ANSWER-- Most important rules and common understandings...regulate relations among country's governing institutions as well as between them and country citizens - Capital-C constitutions - codified constitution (one document) - Constitutions never written down in their entirety - Every co...
Key constitutional developments - ANSWER-Magna Carta (1215)- Crown isn't above the law, and one cannot be punished without process of law, law must be impartial Bill of Rights Act 1689- established a limited constitutional monarchy- creating regular parliament, free elections, no taxation w/o Parl...
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Add to cartKey constitutional developments - ANSWER-Magna Carta (1215)- Crown isn't above the law, and one cannot be punished without process of law, law must be impartial Bill of Rights Act 1689- established a limited constitutional monarchy- creating regular parliament, free elections, no taxation w/o Parl...
What does it mean that the UK constitution is uncodified? - ANSWER-The Constitution is not written down in any single document, rather it is found in numerous documents and sources What does is it mean that the UK constitution is neither Judiciable? - ANSWER-The UK constitution is not judiciable ...
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Add to cartWhat does it mean that the UK constitution is uncodified? - ANSWER-The Constitution is not written down in any single document, rather it is found in numerous documents and sources What does is it mean that the UK constitution is neither Judiciable? - ANSWER-The UK constitution is not judiciable ...
intro - ANSWER-Generally accurate that the US is rigid, but the UK is flexible. This is due to the codification of the US constitution, and the lack thereof in the UK. Both have areas where they are flexible and rigid as an exception, so manifest themselves in relatively similar ways despite stru...
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Add to cartintro - ANSWER-Generally accurate that the US is rigid, but the UK is flexible. This is due to the codification of the US constitution, and the lack thereof in the UK. Both have areas where they are flexible and rigid as an exception, so manifest themselves in relatively similar ways despite stru...
What are the functions of the constitution? - ANSWER-Establish the distribution of power Relationship between political institutions. Specify the rights of citizens establish the territory controlled by government. What is a codified constitution? - ANSWER-Written in one place. two tier lega...
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Add to cartWhat are the functions of the constitution? - ANSWER-Establish the distribution of power Relationship between political institutions. Specify the rights of citizens establish the territory controlled by government. What is a codified constitution? - ANSWER-Written in one place. two tier lega...
Outline the functions of a constitution - ANSWER-1. Establish the distribution of power within a country. 2. Describe and establish various processes such as the electoral system. 3. Establish the limits of government power. 4. Describe the methods by which the constitution can be amended. 5. Es...
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Add to cartOutline the functions of a constitution - ANSWER-1. Establish the distribution of power within a country. 2. Describe and establish various processes such as the electoral system. 3. Establish the limits of government power. 4. Describe the methods by which the constitution can be amended. 5. Es...
What is a constitution? What do constitutions usually contain? - ANSWER-A set of rules that sets out the powers and functions of various government institutions What is a codified constitution? - ANSWER-A constitution that consists of a full and authoritative set of rules written down in a single...
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Add to cartWhat is a constitution? What do constitutions usually contain? - ANSWER-A set of rules that sets out the powers and functions of various government institutions What is a codified constitution? - ANSWER-A constitution that consists of a full and authoritative set of rules written down in a single...
Statutes which will not be impliedly repealed by a later conflicting statute - ANSWER-What are Constitutional Statutes? Thoburn v Sunderland City Council - ANSWER-In which case was the nature of constitutional Statutes considered? it is relatively easy to amend and can be change by one single ...
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Add to cartStatutes which will not be impliedly repealed by a later conflicting statute - ANSWER-What are Constitutional Statutes? Thoburn v Sunderland City Council - ANSWER-In which case was the nature of constitutional Statutes considered? it is relatively easy to amend and can be change by one single ...
FLEXIBLE (STRENGTH) - ANSWER-THE UK CONSTITUTION IS EASY TO CHANGE. IT IS EASIER TO INTRODUCE AN ACT OF PARLIAMENT THAN E.G. TO AMEND THE US CONSTITUTION. BECAUSE THE UK CONSTITUTION CAN'T BE ENTRENCHED, IT CAN ADAPT TO CHANGING TIMES UNCERTAIN (WEAKNESS) - ANSWER-IT CAN BE HARD TO KNOW WHAT THE...
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Add to cartFLEXIBLE (STRENGTH) - ANSWER-THE UK CONSTITUTION IS EASY TO CHANGE. IT IS EASIER TO INTRODUCE AN ACT OF PARLIAMENT THAN E.G. TO AMEND THE US CONSTITUTION. BECAUSE THE UK CONSTITUTION CAN'T BE ENTRENCHED, IT CAN ADAPT TO CHANGING TIMES UNCERTAIN (WEAKNESS) - ANSWER-IT CAN BE HARD TO KNOW WHAT THE...
Intro - ANSWER-the UK constitution has derived over the centuries from multiple sources. These include common law, conventions and authoritative works. Authoritative works (explain) - ANSWER-Texts written by expert constitutional theorists outlining the workings and key principles of the UK const...
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Add to cartIntro - ANSWER-the UK constitution has derived over the centuries from multiple sources. These include common law, conventions and authoritative works. Authoritative works (explain) - ANSWER-Texts written by expert constitutional theorists outlining the workings and key principles of the UK const...
Public Law - ANSWER-regulates the relationship between individuals and the state e.g. HR protects individuals against state interference with their rights. Judicial review allows individuals to challenge state actions that break the law. The Constitution gives state institutions powers to regulat...
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Add to cartPublic Law - ANSWER-regulates the relationship between individuals and the state e.g. HR protects individuals against state interference with their rights. Judicial review allows individuals to challenge state actions that break the law. The Constitution gives state institutions powers to regulat...
What is a Constitution - narrow Definition - ANSWER-Bradley and Ewing - "A document having special legal sanctity which sets out the framework and the principal functions of the organs of Government within the state and declares the principles by which those organs must operate" set of rules=ba...
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Add to cartWhat is a Constitution - narrow Definition - ANSWER-Bradley and Ewing - "A document having special legal sanctity which sets out the framework and the principal functions of the organs of Government within the state and declares the principles by which those organs must operate" set of rules=ba...
What is a constitution? - ANSWER-a notion of shared membership of shared rights and responsibilities of the state What is a written constitution? - ANSWER-a single codified constitution. Often used when the country has undergone huge sudden change. Like France after uprising against French Royal ...
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Add to cartWhat is a constitution? - ANSWER-a notion of shared membership of shared rights and responsibilities of the state What is a written constitution? - ANSWER-a single codified constitution. Often used when the country has undergone huge sudden change. Like France after uprising against French Royal ...
What is the 2 key features on the UK constitution? - ANSWER-1. It is Uncodified - It is not in all once place (compared to US) and is found in a wide range of sources 2. It is only partly written e.g. 'conventions' are not written What makes up the Sources of the UK Constitution? - ANSWER-1. C...
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Add to cartWhat is the 2 key features on the UK constitution? - ANSWER-1. It is Uncodified - It is not in all once place (compared to US) and is found in a wide range of sources 2. It is only partly written e.g. 'conventions' are not written What makes up the Sources of the UK Constitution? - ANSWER-1. C...
What key points are included in a western Liberal democratic constitution? - ANSWER-- Guarantee of free, fair and democratic elections - Respect for individual human rights, individual consciences and promotion of tolerance. - Balance of individual rights with broader collective rights. - U...
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Add to cartWhat key points are included in a western Liberal democratic constitution? - ANSWER-- Guarantee of free, fair and democratic elections - Respect for individual human rights, individual consciences and promotion of tolerance. - Balance of individual rights with broader collective rights. - U...
What are the key principles of the British Constitution? - ANSWER-1- Parliamentary Sovereignty 2- The rule of law 3- A unitary state 4- Parliamentary Government under a constitutional monarchy What are the features of the British Constitution? - ANSWER-1- Parliamentary Sovereignty 2...
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Add to cartWhat are the key principles of the British Constitution? - ANSWER-1- Parliamentary Sovereignty 2- The rule of law 3- A unitary state 4- Parliamentary Government under a constitutional monarchy What are the features of the British Constitution? - ANSWER-1- Parliamentary Sovereignty 2...
Introduction - ANSWER-Statute law, common law, and conventions provide the framework for a political system. It establishes the main institutions of government, determines where sovereignty (decision making authority) resides and protects the basic rights of civilians. Legal principle which commo...
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Add to cartIntroduction - ANSWER-Statute law, common law, and conventions provide the framework for a political system. It establishes the main institutions of government, determines where sovereignty (decision making authority) resides and protects the basic rights of civilians. Legal principle which commo...
points - ANSWER-1. codification 2. structure of power set out 3. entrenchment 1. codification Uk - ANSWER-made up of several sources such as statute law and common law = uncodified e.g. introduction to the law of constitution explaining how the constitution rests on parliamentary sovereignty a...
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Add to cartpoints - ANSWER-1. codification 2. structure of power set out 3. entrenchment 1. codification Uk - ANSWER-made up of several sources such as statute law and common law = uncodified e.g. introduction to the law of constitution explaining how the constitution rests on parliamentary sovereignty a...
examine the significant differences between the US and UK constitutions (12) - ANSWER-1. codified v uncodified 2. separation of powers v fusion of powers 3. checks and balances v limited checks In the US, the constitution is codified. (1.1) - ANSWER-this means that it was written in a singula...
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Add to cartexamine the significant differences between the US and UK constitutions (12) - ANSWER-1. codified v uncodified 2. separation of powers v fusion of powers 3. checks and balances v limited checks In the US, the constitution is codified. (1.1) - ANSWER-this means that it was written in a singula...
UK not entrenched - ANSWER-the flexible nature of the UK Constitution comes from the fact that it is unentrenched. -The UK Constitution has many sources, such as the Parliament Acts of 1911 and 1949. -Therefore, a major constitutional change like leaving the European Union simply required an Act...
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Add to cartUK not entrenched - ANSWER-the flexible nature of the UK Constitution comes from the fact that it is unentrenched. -The UK Constitution has many sources, such as the Parliament Acts of 1911 and 1949. -Therefore, a major constitutional change like leaving the European Union simply required an Act...
Constitution - ANSWER-a form of government in which power is limited by law and balanced between the power of the government and the rights of the subject how are the English monarch and constitutional monarch is different from the French absolute monarch - ANSWER-England for many years before th...
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Add to cartConstitution - ANSWER-a form of government in which power is limited by law and balanced between the power of the government and the rights of the subject how are the English monarch and constitutional monarch is different from the French absolute monarch - ANSWER-England for many years before th...
What is public law? - ANSWER-The relationship between individuals and the state. What are the key areas of public law? - ANSWER-Constitutional law & administrative law. What does FF Ridley define a constitution as? - ANSWER-Describes the whole system of government, the collection of rules whic...
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Add to cartWhat is public law? - ANSWER-The relationship between individuals and the state. What are the key areas of public law? - ANSWER-Constitutional law & administrative law. What does FF Ridley define a constitution as? - ANSWER-Describes the whole system of government, the collection of rules whic...
Introduction - ANSWER-The US constitution was written after the declaration of independence in order to set up a new government. The British constitution is a collection of laws which go back to the magna carta, signed in 1215. Important features of both constitutions include the nature, principles,...
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Add to cartIntroduction - ANSWER-The US constitution was written after the declaration of independence in order to set up a new government. The British constitution is a collection of laws which go back to the magna carta, signed in 1215. Important features of both constitutions include the nature, principles,...
British constitution - ANSWER-- Uncodified, not unwritten (some things are written down, such as case law and some legislation) Not codified = not contained in one single document - Not entrenched, so it is easier to change than some other jurisdictions' constitutions such as the US and Canada. ...
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Add to cartBritish constitution - ANSWER-- Uncodified, not unwritten (some things are written down, such as case law and some legislation) Not codified = not contained in one single document - Not entrenched, so it is easier to change than some other jurisdictions' constitutions such as the US and Canada. ...
5 sources - ANSWER-Statute law common law conventions authoritative works European law and treaties Statute law - ANSWER-Law derived from Acts of Parliament and subordinate legislation Statute law is the supreme source of constitutional law in the UK as parliament is sovereign Acts of...
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Add to cart5 sources - ANSWER-Statute law common law conventions authoritative works European law and treaties Statute law - ANSWER-Law derived from Acts of Parliament and subordinate legislation Statute law is the supreme source of constitutional law in the UK as parliament is sovereign Acts of...
Constitution - ANSWER-The body of laws, rules, and practices according to which a state is governed. What are the main sources of the British constitution? - ANSWER-Constitutional statute law, common law, the royal prerogative, conventions, works of authority and international agreements. Parl...
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Add to cartConstitution - ANSWER-The body of laws, rules, and practices according to which a state is governed. What are the main sources of the British constitution? - ANSWER-Constitutional statute law, common law, the royal prerogative, conventions, works of authority and international agreements. Parl...
Constitution - ANSWER-A document/documents which spells out the principles by which a government runs and the fundamental laws that govern a society Codified Constitution - ANSWER-A constitution that is written down in a single text, created at one moment in history and are superior to all other ...
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Add to cartConstitution - ANSWER-A document/documents which spells out the principles by which a government runs and the fundamental laws that govern a society Codified Constitution - ANSWER-A constitution that is written down in a single text, created at one moment in history and are superior to all other ...
codified constitution - ANSWER-a constitution written in a distinct and defined document uncodified constitution - ANSWER-a constitution without a defining document - formed through many laws and conventions statute - ANSWER-a written law passed by a legislative body parliamentary sovereign...
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Add to cartcodified constitution - ANSWER-a constitution written in a distinct and defined document uncodified constitution - ANSWER-a constitution without a defining document - formed through many laws and conventions statute - ANSWER-a written law passed by a legislative body parliamentary sovereign...
Two advantage of an elected Hol - ANSWER-1. Would increase democratic legitimacy allowing the HOL to jold more important roles and be modernized 2. It could use the strength of the rebising chamber to ensure high levels of scrutiny among the board —> how would this affect the sunak scandal or ...
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Add to cartTwo advantage of an elected Hol - ANSWER-1. Would increase democratic legitimacy allowing the HOL to jold more important roles and be modernized 2. It could use the strength of the rebising chamber to ensure high levels of scrutiny among the board —> how would this affect the sunak scandal or ...
Strengths - ANSWER--Flexibility -Democratic Rule -Effective Government -History and tradition Flexibility (Chief strength) - ANSWER-Due to the UK's uncodified nature, statute law is supreme meaning the simple process of an Act of parliament can change the constitution. This means that the U...
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Add to cartStrengths - ANSWER--Flexibility -Democratic Rule -Effective Government -History and tradition Flexibility (Chief strength) - ANSWER-Due to the UK's uncodified nature, statute law is supreme meaning the simple process of an Act of parliament can change the constitution. This means that the U...
What is a constitution? - ANSWER-Something outlines the rights, values and responsibilities of citizens and the state and the relationship between the two. In countries that have rapid change through war e.g. USA and France, their constitution is written as - ANSWER-a single document The UK do...
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Add to cartWhat is a constitution? - ANSWER-Something outlines the rights, values and responsibilities of citizens and the state and the relationship between the two. In countries that have rapid change through war e.g. USA and France, their constitution is written as - ANSWER-a single document The UK do...
What is a constitution and what are the two types? - ANSWER-A constitution is a document or set of rules and principles to govern an organization. Such organizations may be countries, legislative bodies, political parties or pressure groups. Typically, a constitution defines the placement of powers ...
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Add to cartWhat is a constitution and what are the two types? - ANSWER-A constitution is a document or set of rules and principles to govern an organization. Such organizations may be countries, legislative bodies, political parties or pressure groups. Typically, a constitution defines the placement of powers ...
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