Parliamentary sovereignty and the rule of law Flashcards

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what is Parliamentary sovereignty

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parliament the supreme and legal authority to give and take power

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whats ECHR

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European convention of human rights

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when was ECHR used

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2022 illegal migration act = government with there sovereignty are unsure if it breaks ECHR Parliament can gave final say and not let government do iyt

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whats Devolution

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devolution making moves closer to the citizens and is seen as more democratic= local people solving local problems

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whats the Good Friday agreement

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ended the troubles and established a local government and assembly

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whats The rule of law

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  • every one must obey and submit to the lawn no one is above the law
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what did the Magna carta 1215 do

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establishes rule of law and trail by jury

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whats the Bill of rights 1689

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defines relationship with the monarch and parament

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what was the Act of settlement

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banned Catholics from the throne

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