The British Constitution - Entire Topic Notes

A full presentation on the British Constitution Topic of the AQA A level Politics Course. Includes follow up questions, test yourself! Covers specification points 3.1.1.1 The nature and sources of the British Constitution Key concepts and terminology: codified uncodified statute common law conventions authoritative opinions The royal prerogative rule of law parliamentary sovereignty individual and collective rights. Focus Students should develop awareness of the significance of the following historical documents to the development of rights in the UK: Magna Carta (1215) Bill of Rights (1689) Act of Settlement (1701) Parliaments Acts (1911 and 1949). Students should analyse and evaluate: The nature and sources of the British constitution Contemporary legislation and current issues regarding rights issues and debates around recent constitutional changes Debates about the extent of rights in the UK Two examples of constitutional changes since 1997, such as the establishment of devolved legislative bodies in constituent countries of the UK, the introduction of a Freedom of Information Act, adoption of the Human Rights Act, changing composition of the House of Lords Areas where individual and collective rights are in agreement and where they are in conflict.