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What is a constitution? (Entrenched (Ways to amend (referendum (need to…
What is a constitution?
Entrenched
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Ways to amend
referendum
need to have the people's widespread support e.g. Irish republic, gay marriage and abortion
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key words
Judiciable
constitution is 'higher law' therefore judiciary can declare when law is constitutional or unconstitutional
Authoritative
the constitution is a 'higher law' which binds all political institutions including those who make ordinary law
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In UK, parliament is sovereign, but if we have constitution then constitution is sovereign
means
every new parliament can amend UK constitution as they wish (successors aren't bound by changes made)
No codified constitution, therefore parliament can change law how they want as long as they get majority
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Election every 5 years
voted in by 200, seemed like trying to bind successors
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