The nature and sources of the UK Constitution (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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Which source of the UK Constitution holds the highest authority?
Which source of the UK Constitution holds the highest authority?
Statute Law
What did the Human Rights Act 1998 do?
What did the Human Rights Act 1998 do?
Incorporated ECHR into UK law
How is common law developed?
How is common law developed?
Through judicial decisions & precedents
What principle did Entick v Carrington (1765) establish?
What principle did Entick v Carrington (1765) establish?
Officials need legal authority for power
What is the legal status of constitutional conventions?
What is the legal status of constitutional conventions?
Not legally binding but respected
What does the Royal Assent convention state?
What does the Royal Assent convention state?
Monarch always gives assent to Acts
What is the Salisbury Convention?
What is the Salisbury Convention?
Lords won't oppose manifesto legislation
Are authoritative works on the constitution legally binding?
Are authoritative works on the constitution legally binding?
No, but highly respected
What does A.V. Dicey's work define?
What does A.V. Dicey's work define?
Parliamentary sovereignty & rule of law
What do treaties require to be enforceable within the UK?
What do treaties require to be enforceable within the UK?
Approval by Parliament
What was the impact of the Treaty of Maastricht (1992)?
What was the impact of the Treaty of Maastricht (1992)?
Led to EU formation, impacted UK law
Which is described as the most significant source of the UK Constitution?
Which is described as the most significant source of the UK Constitution?
Statute Law