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The UK constitution is uncodified and is made up of several different sources, including constitutional conventions. Which of the following best describes a constitutional convention?

  1. A
    A political rule that gives the Monarch the authority to make new laws without the consent of Parliament.
  2. An unwritten rule of political practice that is followed by tradition.Cevap
  3. C
    A formal law that has been written down and passed as an Act of Parliament.
  4. D
    A section of the single written document that contains all the UK's constitutional rules.

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The correct answer describes a constitutional convention as an unwritten rule of political practice that is followed by tradition.
In the United Kingdom, constitutional conventions are unwritten rules of political behavior. Although they are not legally binding (meaning a court cannot enforce them), they are followed by tradition and are crucial for the government to function. For example, by convention, the Monarch always follows the advice of the Prime Minister and ministers.

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1
Identify the nature of the UK constitution.
The UK has an uncodified constitution, meaning it is not found in a single document but comes from sources like statutes, common law, and conventions.
Understanding the context of the UK's legal framework is essential to defining its components.
2
Distinguish between written laws and conventions.
Statutes are written laws passed by Parliament, while conventions are unwritten practices followed by tradition.
This distinction helps eliminate options that describe formal legislation.
3
Determine the legal status of conventions.
Conventions are not legally binding and cannot be enforced by the courts, but they are essential for the functioning of the government.
This confirms the definition of a convention as a customary practice rather than a legal mandate.

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