Ability for the Courts to invalidate Striking down legislation legislation that is inconsistent with supreme law. More detailed laws that are made by public bodies other than Parliament, e.g. Subordinate legislation regulations made by the Executive. These can be scrutinized by Parliament and reviewed by the Courts. An expiry date on legislation or parts of Sunset clause legislation. Government needs Parliament’s permission to spend money. Requires the confidence and support of a majority in Supply and Confidence Parliament. Without that support, government would be unstable. A law that has a higher legal status than other laws, meaning that Parliament must Supreme law only pass laws that comply with the supreme law. The Courts would be able to strike down inconsistent law. The length of time that Parliament sits Term of Parliament before a General Election must be held. Local government bodies, e.g. local Territorial authorities councils. Legislation or government action that is Unconstitutional inconsistent with constitutional principles.
Striking down legislation Ability for the Courts to invalidate legislation that is inconsistent with supreme law. Subordinate legislation More detailed laws that are made by public bodies other than Parliament, e.g. regulations made by the Executive. These can be scrutinized by Parliament and reviewed by the Courts. Sunset clause An expiry date on legislation or parts of legislation. Supply and Confidence Government needs Parliament’s permission to spend money. Requires the confidence and support of a majority in Parliament. Without that support, government would be unstable. Supreme law A law that has a higher legal status than other laws, meaning that Parliament must only pass laws that comply with the supreme law. The Courts would be able to strike down inconsistent law. Term of Parliament The length of time that Parliament sits before a General Election must be held. Territorial authorities Local government bodies, e.g. local councils. Unconstitutional Legislation or government action that is inconsistent with constitutional principles.
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