Constitution Flashcards
(9 cards)
What is the constitution
A set of rules that establishes a countries governmental and political system
Functions of constitution
Distribution of power
Relationship between the institutions that make up state
Limit government power
Rights of citizens
Organic constitution
Political constitution that has developed naturally and in the nature of society
When was government introduced
1642 - 1660
Civil war caused removing monarchy and placing in parliamentary government
What is the Magna Carta?
1215 - agreement between nobles and kings , the rule of law
Bill of rights
Parliament sovereignty of king
Act of settlement
Succession of throne determined by parliament
Parliament act 1911 & 1949
Limit power of House of Lords delay legislaton only only one year
European withdrawal
2017 - to leave the European Union
