Lesson 4 Flashcards
Convention
unwritten rules
royal preorgative
powers exercised by the crown
what is Britain fundamentally?
liberal democracy
How does what Ms May did in 2017 show that laws can always be changed?
The triggering of Article 50 directly went against the European Communities Act of 1972
What is an example of the Rule of Law applying to everyone during Johnson’s time in power?
Boris Johnson was fined for ‘Partygate’ whilst in power
How is a fusion of powers flawed in making up the government? (THINK UK CABINET VS WHITE HOUSE)
A Unitary system means that MPs are in positions like ‘minister for defence’
In contrast, in the federal system of the US, ministers of defence are usually former generals / other capable and specifically knowledgeable individuals
How often are MPs elected?
every 5 years
Example of when an MP didn’t vote on the side of their constituents? Think 2017…
Chris Bryant (Labour) voted against May’s triggering of Article 50 but 60% of his constituents voted for it
Example of how the Monarch has power? (think eli 2 and how many people she met)
The Queen met 13/14 of the last US Presidents acting as a representative of the UK
