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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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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. ...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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 ...