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Flashcards by Marco Arcuri, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by Marco Arcuri
over 8 years ago
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| Question | Answer |
| What are the sources of the UK Constitution? | Conventions Statute Law EU Treaties Traditions |
| What are conventions? | Rules that are not legally enforceable, but are considered binding, so are virtually laws. Eg.: The Sailsbury Convention - House of Lords cannot obstruct proposal in governing party's manifesto. Collective Cabinet responsibility - Members of government must stand united on government policies |
| What is Statute Law? | Laws that have been passed by Parliament, called Acts of Parliament and are generally the highest form of law. Eg.: Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001 European Communities Act 1972 |
| What are EU Treaties? | Treaties that the UK have signed regarding mostly to the transfer of power and sovereignty from the UK to the EU. Eg.: Maastricht Treaty 1992 Lisbon Treaty 2007 |
| What are traditions? | Customs and practices that have grown up over a long period of time. Eg.: The annual Queen's Speech is how the government's annual legislative programme is announced. The Annual State Opening of Parliament has many traditions - Slamming of the Commons doors in front of Blackrod Royal Approbation of Speaker |
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