3.1.1.1 The nature and sources of the British Constitution

  • An uncodified constitution
  • UK is not a republic, it is a monarchy
    • Interaction between the Crown, Government, and the people
  • Limited government: there are limits that restrict the government
    • => liberal democratic constitutional monarchy
    • Liberal
      • Individualism, individual rights
    • Democratic
      • Everyone gets a vote
      • Pluralist – choice of party/candidate
      • “Demos” – of the people
    • Constitutional
      • Following a set of rules
    • Monarchy
      • Royal assent
  • Tolerance
    • The right to have your own view and respect others’ views
  • System of balanced power across multiple institutions

Nature of the British Constitution

Sources of the British Constitution

Milestones of the British Constitution

Principles of the British Constitution

Key terms

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