Weaknesses of the UK Constitution
- Created by: Katie Beaumont
- Created on: 27-05-16 16:59
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- Weaknesses of the UK Constitution
- It contains traditional and outdated institutions.
- This includes the FPTP electoral system, monarchy and the HOL.
- These are also seen as being undemocratic.
- This includes the FPTP electoral system, monarchy and the HOL.
- It is uncodified.
- This means that many people are ignorant of it, and they don't know their civil liberties.
- This results in political apathy and a lack of support for the political system.
- There is a lack of separation of powers between Govt and Parliament.
- This means that the govt tends to dominate Parliament.
- This is seen as undemocratic as Parliament represents the interests of the people.
- This means that the govt tends to dominate Parliament.
- There is a lack of restraints on the powers of govt and Parliament.
- This may be dangerous, especially to individual and minority rights.
- It contains traditional and outdated institutions.
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