Royal prerogative Study guides, Revision notes & Summaries

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 constitution. Authoritative works (analyze) - ANSWER-Although the works have no legal standing, they have been regarded with such veneration for hundreds of years and hence become so ingrained in our co...

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 codified and uncodified constitution? - ANSWER-Codified constitutions are written out in a single piece of legislation, while uncodified constitutions are less tangible. Name a state that has a codi...

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. Parliamentary Sovereignty - ANSWER-The doctrine that parliament has absolute legal supremacy within the state Rule of Law - ANSWER-The doctrine that no one is above the law Unitary State - ANSWER-Th...

The executive's most important role is proposing the budget' - how far do you agree? - Proposing budget most important - How government will utilise our money, makes largest difference - Reflection of priorities Proposing budget not most important - Proposing legislation is, leading to major changes - Making policy decisions is, changing future direction of country Royal prerogative powers the executive currently possesses should be abolished' - how far do you agree? - Powers historic...

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 common law relies on - ANSWER-Stare decisis Main example of Common Law - ANSWER-the royal prerogative Royal prerogative - ANSWER-Discretionary powers of the Crown that are exercised by government min...

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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 act of Parliament - ANSWER-What does having an uncodified constitution mean for the flexibility of our constitution - LECTURER GETS ANGRY WHEN THIS IS NOT MENTIONED Legislation, Case Law, Royal Pre...

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 which establish & regulate it. What is the purpose of a constitution? - ANSWER-A constitution provides a degree of legitimacy to the state and its institutions, so it defines the structure of the state...

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 legal system entrenchment of acts of the constitution Comes into existence at one specific point in time. What is an un codified constitution? - ANSWER-not written in one place single tier legal sys...

AQA A-level HISTORY 7042/1D Component 1D Stuart Britain and the Crisis of Monarchy, 1603–1702 Version: 1.0 Final IB/M/Jun23/E10 7042/1D A-level HISTORY Component 1D Stuart Britain and the Crisis of Monarchy, 1603–1702 Wednesday 24 May 2023 Morning Time allowed: 2 hours 30 minutes Materials For this paper you must have: • an AQA 16-page answer book. Instructions • Use black ink or black ball-point pen. • Write the information required on the front of your answer book. ...