Should the constitution remain uncodified?

Should the constitution remain uncodified?

Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. In this lesson, we will look at how the UK constitution has been developed, compare it to other countries and consider the benefits of an uncodified constitution.

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5 Questions

Q1.
True or false, most traditions in the Palace of Westminster are steeped in history?
False
Correct answer: True
Q2.
True or false, several countries, such as Canada, have similar traditions to the ones observed at the Palace of Westminster?
False
Correct answer: True
Q3.
True or false, the Queen is our monarch?
False
Correct answer: True
Q4.
True or false, UK General Elections use the 'First Past the Post' voting system?
False
Correct answer: True
Q5.
True or false, the Magna Carta was signed by King Henry in 1215?
Correct answer: False
True

5 Questions

Q1.
True or false, the UK has an uncodified constitution?
False
Correct answer: True
Q2.
True or false, the Libertarian Party would like to have a modern UK Bill of Rights?
False
Correct answer: True
Q3.
True or false, the UK is the only country with an uncodified constitution ?
Correct answer: False
True
Q4.
True or false, the Magna Carta influenced the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)?
False
Correct answer: True
Q5.
True or false, a constitution is a group of rules about how a country is ruled?
False
Correct answer: True

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UnitCitizenship / What is the nature of the British constitution ?

Citizenship