Флашкарти: Understanding UK and US Constitutional Frameworks — 24 карти

British Constitution — unwritten patchwork?

A body of rules from multiple sources, not a single document.

Act of Union — UK formation?

Legal union joining kingdoms into a single state.

Parliament Acts — House of Lords powers?

Limited to delay, no veto, for specified periods.

European Communities Act — sovereignty?

Linked UK law to Europe, raising sovereignty questions.

House of Commons — role?

Main elected chamber with final legislative authority.

House of Lords — role?

Review and scrutinise legislation, cannot veto.

Bill stages — first to third?

Introduction, debate on principles, detailed review, final approval.

Common law — after Norman conquest?

Developed through royal courts, based on precedents.

Equity — remedies?

Specific performance, rescission, injunctions.

US Congress — structure?

Bicameral: House of Representatives and Senate.

US legislative powers — limits?

Enumerated, with checks and balances.

US executive — impeachment?

Process to remove misconduct; leads to removal if convicted.

US judiciary — jurisdiction?

Federal courts decide constitutional and federal law cases.

Unwritten constitution — meaning?

Rules from statutes, conventions, and common law.

Act of Union — date?

1707 (Scotland), 1801 (Ireland) union acts.

Parliament Act 1911 — effect?

Reduced House of Lords veto, limited delay.

Sovereignty of Parliament — rule?

Parliament can make any law, no court challenge.

House of Commons — main power?

Final say on legislation after delays.

Bill stages — purpose of second reading?

Debate on general principles.

Common law — origin?

Royal courts post-Norman conquest, based on customs.

Equity remedies — purpose?

Address gaps in common law for fairness.

US Congress — Senate?

Upper chamber, equal state representation.

US Congress — House?

Lower chamber, proportional representation.

Impeachment — process?

Formal accusation leading to trial and possible removal.