The Sources Of The Constitution Flashcards
(15 cards)
1
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State the 5 sources of the constitution
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- Statute law
- Common law
- Conventions
- Authoritative works
- Treaties
2
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What is statute law?
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Law passed by Parliament.
3
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Why are statute laws the most important source of the UK constitution?
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4
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What is the difference between a constitutional statue and a normal statute?
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5
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Name 2 constitutional statute laws.
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- The Human Right Act (1998)
- The Scotland and Wales Acts (1998)
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What are constitutional conventions?
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7
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Explain 2 examples of constitutional conventions.
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- Salisbury convention:
- Collective Ministerial responsibility:
8
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What are authoritative works?
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9
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Give one example of an authoritative work.
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10
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What is common law?
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11
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Describe the features of common law.
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12
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Explain 2 exmaples of common law.
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13
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What are treaties?
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14
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Describe the features of treaties.
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15
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Explain 2 examples of treaties.
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