The role of a constitution 0.0 / 5 ? Government & PoliticsThe British constitutionASEdexcel Created by: BeatrizCreated on: 23-04-15 19:51 They establish the distribution of power within a political system. In the USA they use a federal system where powers are divided through central and regional institutions. 1 of 7 They establish the relationships between political institutions and individuals. The right to a fair trail. 2 of 7 They define and establish the limits of government power. In the UK parliament has no limits on power, as it is sovereign, meaning Parliament can do what it likes. 3 of 7 They specify the rights of individual citizens and how they are to be protected. The European Convention of Human Rights. 4 of 7 They define the nature of citizenship and how individuals may obtain citizenship. Prisoner voting. 5 of 7 They establish the territory, which comes under the jurisdiction of the government. Devolution. 6 of 7 They establish and describe the arrangements for amending the constitution. The Healthcare Bill to make sure the NHS does not become too privatised. 7 of 7
F852 Government and Politics - Constitutional Changes under New Labour and Proposals of the Coalition Government 1.0 / 5 based on 1 rating
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