Uncodified Study guides, Revision notes & Summaries

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 sovereignty - ANSWER-parliament can make or unmake any law and cannot bind future parliaments royal perogative - ANSWER-powers recognized as belonging to monarch + are not subject to the approval of parliam...

what is the point of the essay - to what extent are there differences between the uk and us consitutions what are the difference subject areas? - -sources of the consititution -nature of the consituiton -system of government -role of the courts what are the differences in sources of consitution ? - -the uk consitution is split up into different sources, like statute law, common law, conventions, and works of authority -the us consitutions is made up of one single document why is the dif...

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 text. What is meant by the term 'separation of powers?' How can power be separated horizontally and vertically? - ANSWER-taking the power of the state (make, enforce and interpret law) and separ...

SOCIO PE EXAM QUESTIONS OCR A LEVEL QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED describe the term social and cultural factors Features of life and society such as transport, population, literacy, free time class or technology which asset sport in society Using practical examples, explain how transport and education affected the opportunities to participate in sport in pre- industrial Britain UC- used rudimentary forms of transport such as horse and carriage... sports less local... more o...

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=basic law What is a constitution- Broad Definition - ANSWER-A V Dicey - A group of rules that describes how the powers of the state will be allocated and provides the individual with the protection o...

Evaluate the view that the case for further english devolution is overdue. PARA 1 - P1 - metro mayors. There are 9 metro mayors and a 1 additional combined authorities without mayors and one Cornwall 'unitary authority with devolution'. A metro mayor oversees a combined authority, that is many councils come under this mayor such as the West of England and is given more powers. Including Greater London, 41% of England's population (representing 43% of economic output but just 14% of land ...

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, flexibility, and judiciary included in or established by the constitutions. In this essay it will be argued that the two constitutions are very different. nature of the constitutions knowledge - A...

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 and related parts and stipulate the powers of those institutions and the relationship between the different institutions and individuals' ( limited government - ANSWER-a system in which the powers o...

The rule of law - Answer - all are equal under the law - all are entitled to a fair trial if accused of a crime - the government is subject to laws statutes that can amend the constitution - Answer - Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (Supreme Court) - Human Rights Act 1998 (all bodies must abide by the ECHR) - Scotland Act 1998 (devolved gov) Features of the UK constitution - Answer - uncodified and unentrenched - unitary, power lies in Westminister - based on Parl sovereignty - no sep...

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 singular document by the founding fathers when the United States of America was founded. it was intended to prevent tyranny, as America had just declared independence from tyrannical British rule. This...