Public Law and Constitutional Law Fundamentals
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What is the primary focus of public law?

  • The relationship between individuals and private organizations
  • The relationship between different government departments
  • International relationships between governments
  • The relationship between the individual and the state (correct)
  • What is the main function of constitutional law?

  • To govern the daily lives of citizens
  • To oversee international trade agreements
  • To determine the principal functions of government organs and their relationships (correct)
  • To regulate the relationship between individuals and private organizations
  • What is a characteristic of a codified constitution?

  • It is a set of laws that can be easily changed
  • It is a single, written document (correct)
  • It is a collection of different documents and customs
  • It is a flexible, unwritten document
  • What is a strength of a codified constitution?

    <p>It is stronger than normal laws</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of an uncodified constitution?

    <p>It is a collection of different documents and customs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a weakness of an uncodified constitution?

    <p>It is too vague and confusing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main issue with the UK's current constitution according to the text?

    <p>It is too messy and difficult to understand without specialized knowledge.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of 'Constitutional statues' in the UK?

    <p>To organize government institutions and regulate relationships between individuals and the state.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the Magna Carta in the UK's constitution?

    <p>It is the first source of the UK's constitution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between constitutional law and constitutional convention?

    <p>Constitutional law is enforceable by law, while constitutional convention is not.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main argument in favor of the UK having an uncodified constitution?

    <p>It is not mentioned in the text.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the UK's constitution?

    <p>A peculiar, patched-work quilt.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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