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What is public law primarily concerned with?
What is public law primarily concerned with?
- Private disputes between individuals
- Commercial transactions and contracts
- The relationship between the state and the individual (correct)
- International treaties and agreements
Which of the following accurately describes a function of a constitution?
Which of the following accurately describes a function of a constitution?
- To create religious laws
- To serve as a historical document
- To regulate the relations between government institutions and their citizens (correct)
- To regulate international laws
What does a rigid constitution imply about amendments?
What does a rigid constitution imply about amendments?
- They cannot be amended at all
- They can only be amended by constitutional conventions
- They require more difficult procedures than ordinary laws to amend (correct)
- They are simple and can be made through majority votes
Which element is NOT a part of constitutional law?
Which element is NOT a part of constitutional law?
Which of the following is an example of an uncodified constitution?
Which of the following is an example of an uncodified constitution?
What does constitutionalism mainly refer to?
What does constitutionalism mainly refer to?
Which of the following classifications of constitutions allows for easier amendments?
Which of the following classifications of constitutions allows for easier amendments?
The term 'administrative law' is best associated with which of the following?
The term 'administrative law' is best associated with which of the following?
What is a key characteristic of the UK Constitution?
What is a key characteristic of the UK Constitution?
What does parliamentary sovereignty imply about the UK Parliament?
What does parliamentary sovereignty imply about the UK Parliament?
What is one advantage of having an uncodified constitution?
What is one advantage of having an uncodified constitution?
What is the main role of accountability in the context of the UK government?
What is the main role of accountability in the context of the UK government?
What defines the political constitution model in the UK?
What defines the political constitution model in the UK?
Which aspect reflects a disadvantage of an uncodified constitution?
Which aspect reflects a disadvantage of an uncodified constitution?
How has the approach to the constitution shifted recently in the UK?
How has the approach to the constitution shifted recently in the UK?
What does the concept of legal constitutionalism focus on?
What does the concept of legal constitutionalism focus on?
Flashcards
Public Law (1st sense)
Public Law (1st sense)
Law related to the state's interaction with citizens, like criminal, environmental, housing, or tax law.
Public Law (2nd sense)
Public Law (2nd sense)
Constitutional and administrative law, focusing on government structure and the limits of its power.
Constitutional Law
Constitutional Law
Rules governing government structure (legislature, executive, judiciary) and their relationships, along with citizens' rights.
Administrative Law
Administrative Law
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Constitution
Constitution
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Codified Constitution
Codified Constitution
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Uncodified Constitution
Uncodified Constitution
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Constitutionalism
Constitutionalism
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UK Constitution: Codified or Uncodified?
UK Constitution: Codified or Uncodified?
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Parliament's Power: What can it do?
Parliament's Power: What can it do?
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Flexibility of the UK Constitution
Flexibility of the UK Constitution
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Constitutional Conventions
Constitutional Conventions
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Accountability: Keeping the Government in Check
Accountability: Keeping the Government in Check
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Legal vs. Political Constitutionalism
Legal vs. Political Constitutionalism
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Moving Towards a Legal Constitution
Moving Towards a Legal Constitution
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Parliamentary Sovereignty & the Executive Government
Parliamentary Sovereignty & the Executive Government
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Study Notes
Public Law I - Sources of Power
- Public law is the relationship between the state and the individual.
- This includes criminal law, environmental law, housing law, and tax law.
- Public law also includes constitutional and administrative law.
What is Constitutional Law?
- Constitutional law defines the structure and rules of government.
- It outlines the powers of the legislature, executive, and judiciary, and their limitations.
- It explains the relationship between government institutions.
- It covers the relationship between the individual (citizen) and the state.
What is Administrative Law?
- Administrative law controls and facilitates the appropriate use of executive and administrative power.
- It sets out laws to control the executive and administrative branches of government.
- This includes administrative justice processes, tribunals, and ombudsmen, ensuring accountability.
- It also includes judicial review.
What is a Constitution?
- Defines the most important rules governing relations among different parts of the government and between the government and the people.
- A constitution creates state institutions.
- It regulates the relationships between government institutions and citizens they govern.
- It outlines the idea of constitutionalism. This means limits on government power.
- It also ensures protection of human rights.
Classifying Constitutions
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Codified/Uncodified: This refers to whether a constitution is written or unwritten. Examples of uncodified constitutions are the UK, Israel, and New Zealand. Codified constitutions are written.
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Flexibility: Refers to rigidity vs. flexibility. A rigid constitution has a more difficult amendment process than a flexible one.
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Legal/Political: This criteria considers who has the ultimate say and accountability mechanisms. This is about the source of power in the government.
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Ideological: This classification refers to a constitution's philosophy (e.g.; Liberal, Socialist, Authoritarian).
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Formal/Material: Distinguishes between the written document itself as the only source of the constitution versus implied constitutional norms that together form the constitution.
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Sham Consitutions: This refers to a constitution that appears to protect rights, but isn't actually enforced practically.
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This quiz covers essential topics in Public Law, including constitutional and administrative law, and the interactions between the state and individuals. It explores the structure of government, the powers of different branches, and the principles of accountability within the legal system.
