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UK Government and Constitution

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What is a major benefit of having a codified constitution?

It makes it harder to amend or change the constitution.

It ensures that judges are apolitical.

It allows judges to be involved in the political process.

It provides greater protection of human rights. (correct)

What is a characteristic of an uncodified constitution?

It is difficult to amend or change.

It provides greater protection of human rights.

It is a single, written document.

It is made up of documents and rules from different sources. (correct)

What is a benefit of having an uncodified constitution?

It makes it harder to amend or change.

It provides greater protection of human rights.

It is easier to amend or change if ineffective. (correct)

It allows judges to be involved in the political process.

What role do judges play in a country with an uncodified constitution?

They determine whether a law is unconstitutional. Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of a set of rules that guides a country or state?

A constitution. Signup and view all the answers

What is a key advantage of an uncodified constitution?

It allows judges to be more involved in determining laws Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of a country with an uncodified constitution?

A set of rules scattered across different sources Signup and view all the answers

What happens when a law is deemed unconstitutional in a country with an uncodified constitution?

The judges get involved to determine its legality Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of having an uncodified constitution?

It allows for easy amendments and changes to the constitution Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of judges in a country with an uncodified constitution?

To determine the legality of laws and ensure they are constitutional Signup and view all the answers

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Constitution Basics

A constitution is a set of rules and principles that guide how a country or state is governed.
The UK has an uncodified constitution, meaning that the documents are placed in different sources.

Benefits of a Codified Constitution

Provides greater protection of human rights.
Easy to locate, as all the rules and principles are in one place.

Benefits of an Uncodified Constitution

Allows for easy amendments and changes if ineffective.
Enables judges to be apolitical, meaning not involved in political decisions.
Judges can determine whether a law is unconstitutional.

Key Features of a Constitution

Guides how a country or state is governed.
Involves political evolution, where judges are more involved in determining the constitutionality of laws.

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Test your knowledge on the UK's uncodified constitution, its benefits, and how it guides the country's laws and human rights. Learn about the role of judges and the sources of the British Constitution.