Theoretical Approaches to Comparing Constitutional Arrangements (AQA A-Level Politics): Flashcards
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Structural theory
Structural theory
Examines formal institutional arrangements shaping government operation
US constitution type
US constitution type
Codified - single written document setting out government rules
UK constitution type
UK constitution type
Uncodified - rules spread across statute, common law, conventions
UK power distribution
UK power distribution
Fusion of powers - executive sits within legislature (Parliament)
US power distribution
US power distribution
Separation of powers - executive branch distinct from Congress
US territorial structure
US territorial structure
Federal - power divided between national and 50 state governments
Tenth Amendment role
Tenth Amendment role
Establishes federalism as fundamental, entrenched principle in US
UK devolution basis
UK devolution basis
Exists through parliamentary statute, not entrenched constitutionally
Congress chambers powers
Congress chambers powers
Both House & Senate have significant concurrent powers
House of Lords post-1911
House of Lords post-1911
Very limited powers - can only delay legislation, cannot veto