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• What is the nature of the UK Constitution?

  It is uncodified
• Why is the UK Constitution considered vague?

  It is not contained in a single document
• What is the correct spelling of the word 'source' in the context of the UK Constitution?

  Source
• What should students do after watching the video on the UK Constitution?

  Engage in further reading
• How does the vagueness of the UK Constitution affect political power?

  It allows prime ministers to stretch their power
• What is the significance of the Human Rights Act 1998?

  It codified various common laws into statute
• What are the main sources of the UK Constitution?

  • Statute law
  • Conventions
  • Authoritative works
  • Common law
  • Historical principles and traditions
  • Foreign treaties
• What is statute law in the context of the UK Constitution?

  It consists of laws passed by Parliament
• How does common law differ from statute law?

  Common law is based on judicial rulings
• What is the role of conventions in the UK Constitution?

  They are practices followed over time
• What is the Salisbury Convention?

  It prevents the House of Lords from blocking manifesto items
• Why might conventions be ignored in political practice?

  They are not enforceable by law
• What does collective cabinet responsibility entail?

  Cabinet members must publicly support decisions
• What is the significance of foreign treaties in the UK Constitution?

  They are binding agreements with other countries
• How does the UK Constitution's flexibility impact governance?

  It allows for easier changes to laws
• How does the UK Constitution compare to the US Constitution regarding amendments?

  UK amendments are easier than US amendments
• What historical event is associated with the establishment of the UK Constitution?

  William the Conqueror's reign
• What is the purpose of the Human Rights Act 1998?

  To clarify and codify human rights laws
• Why might some political parties prefer a codified constitution?

  They seek clear rights and regulations
• What does the term 'authoritative works' refer to in the UK Constitution?

  Books that guide constitutional practices
• How does the UK Constitution's lack of a single document affect its interpretation?

  It leads to varied interpretations and debates
• What impact does the vagueness of the UK Constitution have on political leaders?

  It allows leaders to interpret powers broadly
• What is the Fixed-term Parliaments Act?

  It established fixed election cycles
• What is the significance of the Scotland Act 1998?

  It created the Scottish Parliament
• How does the UK Constitution's historical context influence its current application?

  It reflects over a thousand years of governance
• What is the role of judges in common law?

  They create laws through rulings
• How does the UK Constitution accommodate changes over time?

  It allows for laws to be easily amended
• What challenges arise from the UK's uncodified Constitution?

  It leads to ambiguity and debate
• What is the relationship between statute law and constitutional law in the UK?

  All laws can be constitutional if relevant
• Why is the concept of a 'Democratic mandate' important?

  It legitimizes government actions based on elections
• How does the Brexit debate challenge existing conventions?

  It leads to the potential disregard of traditional practices
• What is the significance of the Equal Franchise Act 1928?

  It expanded voting rights to women
• How does the UK Constitution's flexibility benefit governance?

  It allows for quick adaptations to laws
• What is the impact of historical principles on the UK Constitution?

  They shape current governance practices
• What is a significant aspect of the constitutional system mentioned?

  Power of convention
• Why is it difficult for the House of Lords to break convention?

  Because they have always followed it
• What recent issue did the House of Lords approach regarding conventions?

  Brexit issues and manifesto promises
• What is collective cabinet responsibility?

  • Cabinet members must support Prime Minister's decisions
  • Disagreement requires resignation from the cabinet
  • Example: Minister must agree with Prime Minister's policies
• What must a cabinet member do if they disagree with the Prime Minister?

  Resign from the cabinet
• What happens if a cabinet member stays in the cabinet while disagreeing?

  They may be sacked by the Prime Minister