An authoritative set of rules that seeks to establish the role, powers and functions of the institutions of government
1 of 9
What's the purpose of the Constitution?
To Balance power, stop tyranny, protects rights, discuss where power lies and to divide power amongst the governing institutions
2 of 9
What was the Philidelphia Convention 1787?
When 55 delegates representing 12/13 states come together to create a federal constitutiion, a bill of rights and an indicate of set of checks and balances between the differet levels and branches of government
3 of 9
What's a Codefied Constitution?
A single document that sets out the laws, rules and principles by which a state is to be governed, as well as the rights of citizens.
4 of 9
What is Funamental law?
S status of jigher law, placing the Constitution above any legislation. It creates a 2tier legal system.
5 of 9
Define Entrenched provisions?
Provisions set out in the Constitution are extremely difficult to change, due to the amendment process required.
6 of 9
Separation of Powers?
political power is distributed amongst 3 branches, which act both inderpendantly and interdependantly.
7 of 9
Who was the Separation of Powers inspired by and what did they say?
Montesqieu; through the fear of Tyranny.
8 of 9
Who believes the 3 branches of power are interdependant?
Neustadt
9 of 9
Other cards in this set
Card 2
Front
What's the purpose of the Constitution?
Back
To Balance power, stop tyranny, protects rights, discuss where power lies and to divide power amongst the governing institutions
Comments
No comments have yet been made