Non Substantive law

Question 1

What is Democracy

Answer 1

A system of Government by the whole population or eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives.

Question 2

Limitations to a democracy

Answer 2

• Delegated legislation
• Elections happen every 4 years only
• FPTP is unrepresentative

Question 3

Who are the three bodies

Answer 3

• Executive (propose laws and set direction/ the government)
• Legislature (Lawmaker/Parliament)
• Judiciary (judges, that apply the law)

Question 4

Parliament Supremacy (A V Dicey)

Answer 4

• Parliament can legislate on any subject matter
• No parliament can limit the power of a future parliament
• No one can question the validity of a parliamentary law or override it

Question 5

What are the limitations of Parliamentary Supremacy?

Answer 5

• The EU
• The effect of the human rights act 1998
• Devolution