Constitutional Change (Labour 1997-2010) (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Flashcards
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Pre-1997 House of Lords composition
Pre-1997 House of Lords composition
Hereditary peers, life peers, bishops
House of Lords Act 1999 hereditary peer reduction
House of Lords Act 1999 hereditary peer reduction
From 750+ to 92
Traditional electoral system for UK House of Commons
Traditional electoral system for UK House of Commons
First-Past-The-Post (FPTP)
Jenkins Commission (1997-98) electoral recommendation
Jenkins Commission (1997-98) electoral recommendation
Alternative Vote Plus (AV+)
Electoral system: Scottish Parliament & Welsh Assembly
Electoral system: Scottish Parliament & Welsh Assembly
Additional Member System (AMS)
Electoral system: Northern Ireland Assembly
Electoral system: Northern Ireland Assembly
Single Transferable Vote (STV)
Scotland Act 1998 - Scottish Parliament powers
Scotland Act 1998 - Scottish Parliament powers
Education, health, and justice
Govt of Wales Act 1998 - initial Welsh Assembly powers
Govt of Wales Act 1998 - initial Welsh Assembly powers
Administrative but not legislative powers
When did Welsh Assembly gain primary legislation powers?
When did Welsh Assembly gain primary legislation powers?
2006
Northern Ireland Act 1998 followed which agreement?
Northern Ireland Act 1998 followed which agreement?
Good Friday Agreement
Human Rights Act 1998 main purpose
Human Rights Act 1998 main purpose
Incorporated ECHR into UK law
When was the ECHR established?
When was the ECHR established?
1950
Constitutional Reform Act 2005 created what?
Constitutional Reform Act 2005 created what?
The Supreme Court
When did the UK Supreme Court begin operating?
When did the UK Supreme Court begin operating?
2009
Supreme Court impact on separation of powers
Supreme Court impact on separation of powers
Enhanced separation of judiciary from legislature & executive