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Exam (elaborations) British Constitution Exam Review Questions and Answers Exam (elaborations) British Constitution Exam Questions and Answers Exam (elaborations) Assess the strengths of the U.K. Constitution Exam Questions with Verified Answers Exam (elaborations) Arguments for further refo...

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Unit 2 Topic 1 (the British Constitution) Exam Questions with Complete Solutions

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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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UK Government Overview of The Constitution + Brexit Exam Questions with Complete Solutions

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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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UK Constitutional Law Exam Questions with Correct Answers

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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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UK constitution Exam Questions with Latest Update

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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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UK Constitution Exam Prep - Introduction and Background Exam Questions and Answers

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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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UK Constitution Cases + Academics Exam Questions and Answers Latest Update

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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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UK Constitution and Devolution Exam Questions with 100% Correct Answers

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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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UK Constitution - Nature and Sources Exam Questions with Verified Answers

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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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The US Constitution is rigid and too difficult to change whereas the British constitution is flexible and too easy to change Exam Questions & Answers

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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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The UK Constitution Excel AS Level Exam Questions and Answers

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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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The UK Constitution Exam Questions with Correct Answers

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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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The UK constitution 2024 Review Exam Questions with Latest Update

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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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The Nature of the UK Constitution Exam Questions and Answers

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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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Strengths & weaknesses of the UK constitution Exam Questions and Answers

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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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Sources of the UK constitution (essay plan) exam questions and answers

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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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Public Law Topic 1 - The UK Constitution Exam Questions with Latest Update

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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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Public Law - UK Constitution Exam Questions with Latest Update

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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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Public Affairs - British Constitution Exam Questions with Latest Update

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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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Politics The UK Constitution Exam Questions with Correct Answers

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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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Part 1.1 the nature and source of the British constitution Exam Questions with Correct Answers

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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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Features of the British Constitution - Exam Questions with Complete Solutions

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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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'Explain and analyze the significance of three sources to the British Constitution' Exam Questions with Correct Answers

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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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Examine-Analyze the different natures of the US and UK constitutions exam Q&A

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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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examine the significant differences between the US and UK constitutions exam questions with latest update

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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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Examine the different natures of the US and UK Constitutions Exam Questions and Answers

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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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English constitution Exam Questions with Verified Answers

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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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Constitutional & Administrative Law - Understanding the UK's Constitution Exam Questions and Answers

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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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Compare key features of the UK and US constitutions Exam Questions with Verified Answers

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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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Codification of the British Constitution Exam Questions with Complete Solutions

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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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Chapter 3 Sources of the UK constitution Exam Questions with Latest Update

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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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A-Level Politics Key Terms UK Constitution Exam Questions with Complete Solutions

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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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A-Level Politics UK Constitution Exam Questions with Complete Solutions

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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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AQA A Level Politics the UK Constitution Exam Questions and Answers

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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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Arguments for further reform to the UK constitution Exam Questions with Verified Answers

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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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Assess the strengths of the U.K. Constitution Exam Questions with Verified Answers

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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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British Constitution Exam Questions and Answers

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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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British Constitution Exam Review Questions and Answers

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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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