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Democracy in Scotland and the UK
Quick questions on The UK constitution and devolution: reserved and devolved powers - SQA Higher Modern Studies
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What is the UK constitution?Show answer
The UK constitution draws on several sources: statute law (Acts of Parliament), common law (judges' decisions), conventions (long-standing unwritten practices) and works of authority. Because it is uncodified, it can be changed by an ordinary Act of Parliament rather than a special amendment process.
What is q1?Show answer
Describe two features of the UK constitution. [4 marks]
What is q2?Show answer
Explain the difference between a reserved power and a devolved power, with an example of each. [4 marks]
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