Sovereignty Flashcards by finlay cooper

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What is sovereignty?

A

A power that cannot be overruled

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Q

Who holds legal sovereignty?

A

Parliament

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Q

Who holds political sovereignty?

A

The people

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Q

How is parliament shown as sovereign?

A

Law making body
can change constitution
no laws entrenched
no higher body can strike down legislation passed by parliament

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