The UK Constitution and Judiciary
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This page on GoConqr gathers community-made mind maps, flashcards, quizzes and a flowchart on The UK Constitution and Judiciary, from the sources of the constitution and parliamentary sovereignty to codification, the Supreme Court and reforms since 1997. It's built for school students revising A-level Politics, and for teachers after ready-made material, with a little for university students too. There are over 90 resources here, including more than 70 mind maps and over 20 flashcard decks and quizzes. Pick a map, then test yourself.
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Mind map Unit 1: Government and Politics: The Constitution -
Mind map the nature of the constitution
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Mind map Sources of the UK Constitution
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Mind map UK Constitution Government and Politics for AS - UNIT 2 The UK constitution
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Mind map reforming the constitution
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10 questionsParliament in Britain's Changing Constitution
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39 cardsconstitutional reform since 1997 the british constitution has proved resilient why ?
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18 cardsThe British Constitution What is the difference between political clarity of responsibility & institutional clarity of responsibility?
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39 cardsconstitutional reform since 1997 the british constitution has proved resilient why ?
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18 cardsThe British Constitution What is the difference between political clarity of responsibility & institutional clarity of responsibility?
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25 cardsJudiciary (UK) What are the 5 highest courts for UK law
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23 cardsThe Constitution definitions
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11 cardsLabour's post-1997 reforms Devolution for Scotland and Wales
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16 cardsJudges and civil liberties. (in the U.K) What is criminal law?
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16 cardsJudges and civil liberties. (in the U.K) ( Part 1 of 3) What is criminal law?
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16 cardsThe Constitution 2 The Role of the Constitution [7]
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About The UK Constitution and Judiciary
GoConqr OriginalWhat this unit covers
The resources sit in the UK Government and Politics strand of Political science. Most are mind maps, and they follow the main questions on the UK constitution: what it is, where it comes from, and whether it should change.
- Nature and sources: the map on Sources of the UK Constitution covers statute law, the laws passed by Parliament that shape the powers and duties of government.
- Principles: parliamentary sovereignty, with a map on threats to it, including devolution, the EU, the judiciary and pressure groups.
- Reform: Labour's reforms after 1997, the coalition's proposals, and arguments for and against a codified constitution or a bill of rights.
- Judiciary: the Constitutional Reform Act 2005, the creation of the Supreme Court, the fusion and separation of powers, and judges and civil liberties.
Where to start
Begin with the map called The Constitution, then read The nature of the constitution. These set out the definition, the features and the idea of written and unwritten rules. Next, move to Sources of the UK Constitution and the flashcard deck of the same name.
Then the big debates
Once the basics feel familiar, read the maps on codification, such as Arguments for codified constitution and Reasons against a codified constitution. Place them beside the maps on reforms since 1997. Comparing for and against points helps with essay-style questions in A-level Politics.
Moving to the judiciary
Open Judiciary - Part 1, then the flashcard decks on judges and civil liberties, which come in three parts. The deck on UK Fusion/ Separation of Powers links this back to the constitution itself.
Using maps and quizzes together
Read a map first, cover it, and try to recall the branches. Then take the quiz Characteristics of the UK constitution Quiz or Parliament in Britain's Changing Constitution to see what stuck. Go back to the maps for anything you missed.
Teachers can pick single maps for a lesson or revision session. Choose one topic today and give it a go.
Frequently asked questions
Which resource should I open first?
Start with the mind map The Constitution, which gives the definition and the idea of written and unwritten rules. Then read The nature of the constitution and Sources of the UK Constitution. Once those make sense, try the Characteristics of the UK constitution Quiz to check your understanding.
What do the mind maps on this page cover?
There are more than 70 mind maps. They cover sources of the constitution, parliamentary sovereignty and threats to it, codified versus uncodified arguments, reforms since 1997, the coalition's proposals, and the judiciary, including the Supreme Court and the separation of powers.
Are the resources free to use?
Yes. Every resource listed here is free to open, study and take, with no account needed. They were made by GoConqr users, not by GoConqr itself, so it is worth checking them against your own course notes.
Which exams do these resources suit?
The listed resources mention A-level Politics, and most are at school level. Some material is also suitable for university students wanting a quick refresher. Teachers can use the maps and flashcards as ready-made revision starters.
Are there flashcards on the judiciary?
Yes. There are decks on judges and civil liberties in the UK, split into parts, plus decks titled Judiciary (UK), UK Judiciary and UK Fusion/ Separation of Powers. They work well after reading the Judiciary - Part 1 map.
What if I can't find what I need?
Try a nearby topic, as many maps overlap, such as sovereignty and the constitution. With a free account you can also make your own quizzes, mind maps, flashcards and notes to fill the gap and save your quiz scores.