The UK Constitution

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A set of rules and laws that seek to establish the power of the institutions and the power of government
Constitution
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The term used when you separate states and delegate powers to them e.g. Scotland.
Devolution
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When power is delegated to separate states e.g. the USA.
Federal
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When the constitution is contained within one single document.
Codified
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The legislation and acts of Parliament.
Parliamentary Statutes
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An unwritten rule but considered to be morally binding to all members of the political community.
Constitution Conventions
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When special procedures are required to amend the laws.
Entrenched
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The unrestricted and total power of Parliament to pass, amend and make laws
Parliamentary Sovereignty
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Law interpreted from statue law and usually made from traditions or history.
Common Law
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When legislative power lies with a central body such as Parliament.
Unitary
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A ritual of Parliament still carried out after decades simply because they are thought of as binding, whilst having no legal standing.
Customs and Traditions
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The term used when you separate states and delegate powers to them e.g. Scotland.

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Devolution

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When power is delegated to separate states e.g. the USA.

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When the constitution is contained within one single document.

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Card 5

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The legislation and acts of Parliament.

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