The Constitution

The British constitution is?

• Codified

• Uncodified

The US Constitution is?

• Codified

• Uncodified

The British Constitution can be described as being unwritten. (TRUE OR FALSE)?

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which of these can be described as being historical documents that have helped shape our constitution? (2 answers)

• Magna Carta (1215)

• Bill of Fights (1689)

• The Act of Statement (1701)

• The Acts of Union (1707)

The British constitution can be described as being...?

• Entrenched

• Flexible

The US Constitution can be described as being...?

• Entrenched

• Flexible

What are the "Twin Pillars" of the British constitution? (2 answers)

• Monarchy

• Rule of Law

• Devolved Power

• Parliamentary Sovereignty

Which of these principles were identified by Dicey as being a key part of the doctrine of "Rule of Law"? (2 answers)

• Everyone is entitled to a fair trial

• All citizens apart from the Queen must obey the law

• The judiciary must be independent of political interference

• At times of crisis, emergency imprisonment is permittable

Which source of the constitution is no longer valid? (With the exception of Northern Ireland, 2021)

• Works written by dead Victorians

• Statute Law

• EU Treaties

• Common Law

Which of these sources of the constitution are written down? (2 answers)

• Statute Law

• Common Law

• Conventions

• Works of Authority