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What are some strengths of the UK constitution?

A
  • Flexible and can adapt to changing circumstances
  • Balance of power lies with executive branch
  • Stood test of time
  • Judges less powerful, places power in hands of elected politicians
2
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How can the constitution be reformed?

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  • Committees
  • Referendums
  • Act of parliament
  • EU law
3
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What are some key constitutional reforms?

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  • Brexit
  • Devolution
  • Freedom of info act
  • Human rights act
  • London/local government mayor
  • Constitutional reform act 2005
4
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What’s some evidence of the PM becoming more presidential?

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  • Foreign/defence policy
  • Downing street machine
  • Personality of leader more important
5
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What’s some evidence the PM isn’t presidential?

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  • Pres. head of state, PM not
  • PM depends on parliament majority
  • PM can’t appoint ‘anyone’ to their cabinet