should the constitution be codified

Question 1

what are 3 reasons for a codified constitution?

Answer 1

hold gov accountable more effectively
improve public’s awareness of their rights
would entrench the right of citizens

Question 2

with an example, how does a codified constitution hold the gov accountable?

Answer 2

Iraq 2003 Blair extended his prerogative powers to intervene in war
codified means legislative and judiciary would be able to limit executive power to to guaranteed separation of powers

Question 3

with an example, how does a codified constitution improve the publics awareness of their rights?

Answer 3

universal and accessible to all; uncodified too difficult and complex to understand
growth in public awareness of how gov operates and citizens would understand their rights and individual liberties better
EU referendum - people were misinformed on excessive political powers in brussels

Question 4

with an example, how does a codified constitution enrench the right of citizens?

Answer 4

citizens only protected by the HRA 1998 whcihh can be overturned by parliament as it is soverign

Question 5

what are 3 reasons against a codified consitution?

Answer 5

felexibily
disputes over power
provided polticat for so long

Question 6

why is flexibilty good giving an example?

Answer 6

respond quicly and effectridy to change - quick to adapt to changing circumstances
US only 27 amendments in 200+ year
more modernisd/relevent to todays society

Question 7

why would a codified constitution lead to disputes over power?

Answer 7

too much power would be given to the unelected judiciary
elected politician woud be relegated below the level of uneleceted judges
US supreme court has the final ay

Question 8

explain the point that an uncodified constitution has provided political stability for so long

Answer 8

unnescessary as current constitution works

no need to make such drastic changed to the political when nothing is wrong