The British Constitution - DASHR

Question 1

Democracy summary (3)

Answer 1

• House of Commons
• Regular Elections
• Universal Vote

Question 2

Accountability (5)

Answer 2

• Means of controlling power
• Accountability of ministers to parliament
• Political accountability displays a representative democracy
• Those in parliament must (convention) resign if they do not have confidence in Government
• Rise in Judicial Reviews

Question 3

Separation of Powers

Answer 3

• Devolution

- Stops abuse of power

Question 4

Human/Fundamental Rights

Answer 4

• Human Rights Act 1998

- Protection of Fundamental Rights

Question 5

Rule of Law

Answer 5

• Limited Government (because sovereignty of Parliament)
• Government officials have to show authority for action
• Certain qualities needed for laws for them to be used in action (GECCCPPP)

Question 6

LAWS MUST HAVE! (GECCCPPP)

Answer 6

• Generality
• Enforceability
• Consistency
• Constancy
• Clarity
• Publicity
• Percspectivity
• Performability