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Constitution Flashcards

(9 cards)

1
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What is the constitution

A

A set of rules that establishes a countries governmental and political system

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2
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Functions of constitution

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Distribution of power
Relationship between the institutions that make up state
Limit government power
Rights of citizens

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3
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Organic constitution

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Political constitution that has developed naturally and in the nature of society

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4
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When was government introduced

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1642 - 1660

Civil war caused removing monarchy and placing in parliamentary government

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5
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What is the Magna Carta?

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1215 - agreement between nobles and kings , the rule of law

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6
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Bill of rights

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Parliament sovereignty of king

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7
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Act of settlement

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Succession of throne determined by parliament

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8
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Parliament act 1911 & 1949

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Limit power of House of Lords delay legislaton only only one year

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9
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European withdrawal

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2017 - to leave the European Union

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