Nature of the UK Constitution (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Flashcards
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What does unentrenched mean?
What does unentrenched mean?
Flexible; amended by simple majority in Parliament
How UK constitutional laws are changed
How UK constitutional laws are changed
Same way as ordinary laws
What does uncodified mean?
What does uncodified mean?
No single written constitutional document
4 sources of UK Constitution
4 sources of UK Constitution
Statutes, common law, conventions, works of authority
What is a unitary state?
What is a unitary state?
All legal sovereignty in central government
Where is supreme power held in UK?
Where is supreme power held in UK?
Parliament (central government)
Can Parliament revoke devolved powers?
Can Parliament revoke devolved powers?
Yes, in theory
What is Parliamentary Sovereignty?
What is Parliamentary Sovereignty?
Parliament has supreme legal authority; can create/end any law
Can courts overrule Acts of Parliament?
Can courts overrule Acts of Parliament?
No
Rule of Law definition
Rule of Law definition
All subject to and accountable under law
Equality before the law means
Equality before the law means
Law applies equally to all
2019 Supreme Court Johnson prorogation ruling
2019 Supreme Court Johnson prorogation ruling
Unlawful - demonstrated Rule of Law
Twin pillars of UK Constitution
Twin pillars of UK Constitution
Parliamentary Sovereignty and Rule of Law