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UK Government essay plansEvaluate the view that devolution has undermined the unity of the UK constitution - correct
answer-- growth of nationalism VS parliamentary sovereignty
- destabilised 2-party-system VS pluralism
- weak local government VS innovative policies
Evaluate the view that devolution has been a success - correct answer-- innovative local
governments VS weak
- pluralism/growth of minor parties VS destabilised election results
- decentralised power VS nationalism
Evaluate the view that devolution should be extended to England - correct answer--
modernise / decentralise VS lack of public appetite
- more effective government VS nationalism
- enhance democracy VS blurred accountability
Evaluate the view that the UK should adopt a codified and entrenched constitution - correct
answer-- modernise/clarify VS no appetite
- protect rights VS already protected
- limit executive VS less flexibility
Evaluate the view that the HOC is a more important institution than the HOL - correct
answer-- Representation
- Scrutiny
- Legislating
Evaluate the view that the HOC is effective in carrying out its various functions - correct
answer-- Scrutinising
- Legislating
- Representing
Evaluate the extent to which the HOL can act as a check on the HOC - correct answer--
Scrutinising legislation
- through rebellions/ability to ignore whip
- its make-up/status
Evaluate the view that the HOL is more effective that the HOC in scrutinising legislation -
correct answer-- due to lack of govt. majority in Lords VS
- due to decreased influence of whips VS salisbury convention (but suspended)
- select committees/more time to debate
Evaluate the effectiveness of backbench MPs in Parliament c - correct answer-- Legislating
- Holding govt. to account
- Representing constituents
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