Branches of Power — roles?
Legislative makes laws, executive runs government, judiciary settles disputes.
Principles — sovereignty?
Parliament is the supreme law-making authority.
Sources — main types?
Statute law, common law, conventions, EU law.
Checks and Balances — purpose?
Prevent executive domination, no checks on Parliament.
Constitutional Reforms — example?
Human Rights Act 1998, devolution, Fixed-Term Parliament Act.
Parliament — components?
House of Commons, House of Lords, Monarch.
Executive — structure?
Government, Cabinet, Prime Minister.
Judiciary — function?
Resolve disputes through courts, 12 Supreme Court Justices (2009).
Sovereignty — exercised?
Through laws, elections, Royal Assent.
Main sources — examples?
Bill of Rights 1689, Magna Carta 1215, EU Law.
Answer 10 questions on Understanding UK Constitutional Principles.
1. Which branch of power is responsible for making laws through Parliament?
2. Which institutions make up Parliament in the UK's legislative branch?
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