The Constitution Key Words

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Establishes where sovereignty lies in a political system
Constitution
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Can amend constitution freely
Unentrenched
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Not in one written document
Uncodified
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Power lies in one body
Unitary
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Unlimited power of Parliament
Parliamentary Sovereignty
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Everyone must follow the law
The Rule of Law
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Acts of Parliament
Statute Law
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Judge-made law
Common Law
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Binding on all members of the political community
Conventions
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Key historical principles
Authoritative Works
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International agreements
Treaties
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Transfer power to other bodies
Devolution
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Can amend constitution freely

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Unentrenched

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Not in one written document

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Power lies in one body

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Card 5

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Unlimited power of Parliament

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