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Exploring the Sources of the UK Constitution: Historical Insights and Modern Implications

This activity delves into the foundational sources of the UK Constitution, emphasizing the quote by Thomas Paine: “Government without a constitution is power without right.” Students will identify and analyze various constitutional sources, including statutes such as the Magna Carta and the Bill of Rights, political conventions, common law, and the impact of EU laws. Participants will collaboratively explore significant constitutional statutes and chart the evolution of the UK Constitution, fostering critical thinking about its relevance today and examples of its application.

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Exploring the Sources of the UK Constitution: Historical Insights and Modern Implications

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  1. starter activity Government without constitution is power without right. Thomas Paine, The Rights of Man, 1795. Copy this quote into your notes. How true is this today? Can you think of any examples to support your judgement?

  2. What are the sources of the UK Constitution? To identify the sources of the UK constitution Aims

  3.  Your task • Read Roberts p.205-6 or Watts, pp.154-6. Draw a tree and on each branch list and explain the different sources of the UK constitution.

  4. What are the sources of the constitution? • Royal prerogatives, e.g declare war • Statutes; Magna Carta of 1215, Bill of Rights, 1689 • Political conventions, e.g. ministerial responsibility • Common or case law • Constitutional experts, e.g. Walter Bagehot, Erskine May and A.V Dicey. • EU laws & treaties, e.g. Euro. Court of Justice Walter Bagehot

  5.  Your task Read Roberts, p.207-209 and chart the major changes in the UK Constitution. Use weblinks on the department’s website to help you.

  6.  Your task • Each of the following statutes have had a significant impact on the UK constitution. Work in groups to research and present your findings. • The Life Peerages Act (1958) • The European Communities Act (1972) • The Human Rights Act (1998) • The Scotland Act (1998) • The Freedom of Information Act (2000)

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