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Title: Assess the strengths of the UK Constitution
Description: An evaluation of the strengths of the UKs uncodified constitution. This is an answer to an Edexcel A Level Government and Politics question which achieved 24/25 marks.
Description: An evaluation of the strengths of the UKs uncodified constitution. This is an answer to an Edexcel A Level Government and Politics question which achieved 24/25 marks.
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Assess the strengths of the UK constitution (25 marks)
A constitution is a set of similar principles and values that outlines the role of the government and its
boundaries whilst protecting the rights and civil liberties of a country’s citizens
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Although there are some
weaknesses, there are much greater strengths to how the UK constitution is used
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As it is uncodified, it can easily be adapted to changes in the social, economic and political
environment, therefore keeping it modern and up-to-date
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However, the flexibility does lead to a degree of uncertainty as any government has the
potential to introduce constitutional change that may be against the country’s interests or take away
civil liberties such as Section 44 of the Terrorism Act 2000 that allowed the police to use stop and
search powers without suspicion
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It places
political authority into the hands of parliament which means that elected representatives make
legislation on behalf of their constituents
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This is because Statute Law is one of the most significant sources of the
constitution is established through parliament
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Tradition and historical rituals in relation to the UK constitution expresses part of the British culture
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Currently, the UK constitution maintains the link between these
organisations and British politics through practises such as the Royal Assent which is given by the
monarchy to mark their approval to the government’s legislation
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Finally, the UK constitution allows government to act effectively
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Therefore the government are able to take decisive action quicker than that of codified constitutions
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Necessary changes can
therefore be implemented when needed
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In conclusion, the UK constitution works effectively despite some flaws
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It upholds parliamentary sovereignty that is the basis of British politics whilst
maintaining traditional and historical practises that respect important conservative institutions like
the monarchy
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Overall, the UK constitution works very
well
Title: Assess the strengths of the UK Constitution
Description: An evaluation of the strengths of the UKs uncodified constitution. This is an answer to an Edexcel A Level Government and Politics question which achieved 24/25 marks.
Description: An evaluation of the strengths of the UKs uncodified constitution. This is an answer to an Edexcel A Level Government and Politics question which achieved 24/25 marks.