government paper, The Constitution Constitution facts 1.5 / 5 based on 2 ratings ? Government & PoliticsThe British constitutionA2/A-levelAll boards Created by: SOPHIE ALDRICHCreated on: 13-05-12 13:11 Define constitution Designed to set out the rules and regulations within which governments can operate 1 of 7 6 Advantages of a codified constitution? Easy to understand Condensed into a single document Clear separation of powers RIghts of citizens are entrenched e.g US Bill of Rights Difficult to change - constitutional principles hard to change 2 of 7 3 Disadvantages of a codified constitution Necessary change can be difficult to achieve Inflexible May not be able to keep up to date 3 of 7 How many times US constitution amended since 1900? 12 times 4 of 7 How many times FDR use presidential veto? 635 times 5 of 7 5 Sources of constitution? Statute law, acts of plt. Common law and Royal Perogatives Works of authority Conventions and treaties Eu law 6 of 7 E.g. EU case overruling UK law? when? Factortame case 1990 7 of 7
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