The Nature and Sources of the British Constitution (AQA A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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Who identified parliamentary sovereignty & rule of law as the 'twin pillars' of the British Constitution?
Who identified parliamentary sovereignty & rule of law as the 'twin pillars' of the British Constitution?
A.V. Dicey
What does it mean that the British Constitution is 'uncodified'?
What does it mean that the British Constitution is 'uncodified'?
Not in one single document
What does 'no parliament can bind its successor' demonstrate?
What does 'no parliament can bind its successor' demonstrate?
Parliamentary sovereignty
How many main sources does the British Constitution have?
How many main sources does the British Constitution have?
Six
Which is the most important source of the British Constitution?
Which is the most important source of the British Constitution?
Statute law
Are conventions legally binding in the British Constitution?
Are conventions legally binding in the British Constitution?
No, but widely respected
When was royal assent last withheld in the UK?
When was royal assent last withheld in the UK?
1707
What is common law also known as?
What is common law also known as?
Judge-made law
Who exercises royal prerogative powers in modern practice?
Who exercises royal prerogative powers in modern practice?
The PM and government
How did Bagehot describe the cabinet in The English Constitution (1867)?
How did Bagehot describe the cabinet in The English Constitution (1867)?
A 'combining committee'