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[Show more]What is a constitution? 
A body of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state or other organisation is acknowledged to be governed. 
What type of constitution does the UK have? 
Unwritten - there is no single authoritative document however the UK constitution is writ...
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A body of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state or other organisation is acknowledged to be governed. 
What type of constitution does the UK have? 
Unwritten - there is no single authoritative document however the UK constitution is writ...
pre-1066 
locally based systems and customs of Anglo-Saxon society. 
 
the formation of common law and its imposition over and above local systems and customs 
 
development of equity; two separate legal systems co-exist. 
1870s to present 
Joint jurisdiction for common law and equity 
Massive devel...
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locally based systems and customs of Anglo-Saxon society. 
 
the formation of common law and its imposition over and above local systems and customs 
 
development of equity; two separate legal systems co-exist. 
1870s to present 
Joint jurisdiction for common law and equity 
Massive devel...
Function of law 
Maintain peace and safety in society 
 
Regulates relationships 
 
Protects human rights and liberties 
 
Ensures smooth running of economic and political activities 
in pari materia 
meaning of an ambiguous law can be determined in light of other statutes on the same subject matter...
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Add to cartFunction of law 
Maintain peace and safety in society 
 
Regulates relationships 
 
Protects human rights and liberties 
 
Ensures smooth running of economic and political activities 
in pari materia 
meaning of an ambiguous law can be determined in light of other statutes on the same subject matter...
pre-1066 
locally based systems and customs of Anglo-Saxon society. 
 
the formation of common law and its imposition over and above local systems and customs 
 
development of equity; two separate legal systems co-exist. 
1870s to present 
Joint jurisdiction for common law and equity 
Massive devel...
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Add to cartpre-1066 
locally based systems and customs of Anglo-Saxon society. 
 
the formation of common law and its imposition over and above local systems and customs 
 
development of equity; two separate legal systems co-exist. 
1870s to present 
Joint jurisdiction for common law and equity 
Massive devel...
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Add to cartWhat is the definition of 'common law'? 
The law as applied by the King's Courts as opposed to the rules of Equity, a system developed by the separate Court of Chancery 
How is the common law system is governed? 
Rules of Precedent 
What is the definition of the 'rules of precedent'? ...
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Add to cartWhat is the definition of 'common law'? 
The law as applied by the King's Courts as opposed to the rules of Equity, a system developed by the separate Court of Chancery 
How is the common law system is governed? 
Rules of Precedent 
What is the definition of the 'rules of precedent'? ...
Stare decisis 
Let the decision stand; decisions are based on precedents from previous cases 
Ratio decidendi 
The reason for the decision - this is what binds other courts 
Obiter dictum 
A statement not necessary to reach a decision in the case - highly persuasive and influential. 
Supreme Court -...
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Add to cartStare decisis 
Let the decision stand; decisions are based on precedents from previous cases 
Ratio decidendi 
The reason for the decision - this is what binds other courts 
Obiter dictum 
A statement not necessary to reach a decision in the case - highly persuasive and influential. 
Supreme Court -...
Key characteristics of the executive? 
Led by PM 
Drafts and introduces legislation in Parliament 
Implements law 
Runs country 
Key characteristics of legislature? 
Enacts statute 
Scrutinises executive 
Supreme law-making body 
Key characteristics of judiciary? 
Independently appointed 
Hear and d...
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Add to cartKey characteristics of the executive? 
Led by PM 
Drafts and introduces legislation in Parliament 
Implements law 
Runs country 
Key characteristics of legislature? 
Enacts statute 
Scrutinises executive 
Supreme law-making body 
Key characteristics of judiciary? 
Independently appointed 
Hear and d...
what does a political constitution deal with? 
the entire organisation of a state and how its legal order is established 
(also give effect to values society views as important) 
what will a constitution usually do? 
Define a state's fundamental political principles,establish the framework of the...
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Add to cartwhat does a political constitution deal with? 
the entire organisation of a state and how its legal order is established 
(also give effect to values society views as important) 
what will a constitution usually do? 
Define a state's fundamental political principles,establish the framework of the...
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