Parliamentary Sovereignty in UK Government

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What is the principle of parliamentary sovereignty?

The judiciary has the power to set aside legislation

The parliament is the supreme law making authority in the UK (correct)

The monarch has the right to veto parliamentary decisions

The government has the supreme authority to make laws

Who, according to A.V. Dicey, has the right to set aside legislation?

No one (correct)

The judiciary

The government

The parliament

What is a potential consequence of parliamentary sovereignty?

Legal issues (correct)

Reduced government spending

Increased monarchic power

Increased judicial power

What is a positive aspect of parliamentary sovereignty?

It allows the parliament to make any law it chooses Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the parliament and the law-making process in the UK?

The parliament is the supreme law making authority Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Parliament's supreme law-making authority?

It enables Parliament to make any law it chooses. Signup and view all the answers

Which institution has the power to approve government spending?

Parliament Signup and view all the answers

What is the potential drawback of Parliament's supreme law-making authority?

It can lead to legal issues and conflicts. Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of parliamentary sovereignty that makes it flexible and reflective of the day?

It allows Parliament to respond to changing circumstances. Signup and view all the answers

What is the implication of A.V. Dicey's statement about Parliament's right to set aside legislation?

No institution can challenge Parliament's laws. Signup and view all the answers

What is the essence of parliamentary sovereignty?

The supreme law-making authority of Parliament Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of parliamentary sovereignty?

The supreme authority of Parliament to create and repeal laws Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of parliamentary sovereignty in the UK?

Parliament has the ultimate authority to create and repeal laws Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of parliamentary sovereignty?

Legislation can be repealed or amended by Parliament at will Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a court case that relates to parliamentary sovereignty?

Vauxhall vs. Liverpool Corporation 1925 Signup and view all the answers

What happens when two statutes contradict each other?

The most recent one is considered valid Signup and view all the answers

What is the basis for implied repeal in the case of Vauxhall v Liverpool Corporation?

The Town Planning Act 1925 Signup and view all the answers

What is implied repeal an example of?

Parliamentary sovereignty Signup and view all the answers

In the case of Vauxhall v Liverpool Corporation, what is the outcome when two statutes contradict each other?

The most recent statute is considered valid Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Town Planning Act 1925 in the context of implied repeal?

It led to the implied repeal of an earlier statute Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Implied repeal : Vauxhall v Liverpool Corporation 2 statutes that contradict , picked the most recent one , Town planning act 1925

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Understand the concept of parliamentary sovereignty, its significance, and the role of parliament in the UK government. Learn about the principles of Av Dicey and its implications on legislation and government spending.