The distinction between legal sovereignty and political sovereignty. (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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What is legal sovereignty theoretically described as in the UK?
What is legal sovereignty theoretically described as in the UK?
Unlimited
Which institution holds legal sovereignty in the UK?
Which institution holds legal sovereignty in the UK?
UK Parliament
What power do UK courts have regarding Acts of Parliament?
What power do UK courts have regarding Acts of Parliament?
Uphold and apply the laws
Which Act is cited as an example of legal sovereignty?
Which Act is cited as an example of legal sovereignty?
Human Rights Act 1998
What does political sovereignty refer to?
What does political sovereignty refer to?
Where ultimate power resides in practice
Which factors influence political sovereignty?
Which factors influence political sovereignty?
Public opinion, media, and parties
How is political sovereignty characterised compared to legal sovereignty?
How is political sovereignty characterised compared to legal sovereignty?
Flexible and can shift
When does a government exercise significant political sovereignty?
When does a government exercise significant political sovereignty?
With a strong majority in Commons
What can constrain or empower governments in terms of political sovereignty?
What can constrain or empower governments in terms of political sovereignty?
Public opinion and election outcomes
Legal sovereignty concerns formal authority; what does political sovereignty concern?
Legal sovereignty concerns formal authority; what does political sovereignty concern?
Who actually holds power in practice
How does legal sovereignty differ from political sovereignty in terms of stability?
How does legal sovereignty differ from political sovereignty in terms of stability?
Legal is stable; political is fluid
Could Parliament theoretically use its legal sovereignty to change the constitution?
Could Parliament theoretically use its legal sovereignty to change the constitution?
Yes, demonstrating unlimited scope