Legislature makes laws (Parliament), executive runs the country (Government/Cabinet/PM), judiciary settles disputes (courts).
1. Which branch of power is responsible for making laws through Parliament?
2. Which institutions make up Parliament in the UK's legislative branch?
3. What does the principle of the Rule of Law mean?
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.
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