Module 3 constitutional law

Bachelor of Laws Programme

Module 3

Exploring Constitutional Law

Š George Windsor - 13/04/2017

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Introduction & Reading List Introduction Welcome to your third module. In this module you will be looking at constitutional law.

Outcome 1

1.1 Understand the principle of constitutional law.

Outcome 2

2.1 Understand the term Rule of Law

Outcome 3

3.1 Understand the term Separation of Powers.

Reading List Imperial Britannic Constitution

Judicial Inquiry: 70.051.001-J : Voting Requirements for Constitutional Amendments

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What is Constitutional Law? Constitutional law is the body of law which defines the relationships of different entities within the region. Namely, the executive, legislature and judiciary.

Although New United Kingdom has a constitution, it is important to note that not all regions do.

Some regions have a Jus Commune which is a law of the land. This may have a number of imperative rules.

Constitutional law deals with the principals by which the Government exercises its authority.

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Rule of Law Rule of Law dictates that government muse be conducted according to law. This was established by a legal theorist named A. V. Dicey.

There are three essential elements which are indicative to the rule of law: -Absolute supremacy of regular law as opposed to the influence of arbitrary power; -Equality before the law and; -The Constitution is a result of the ordinary law of the land.

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Separation of Powers The Separation of Powers is often regarded as a second limb functioning alongside the Rule of Law to curb the powers of the Government.

Power is divided and vested into three branches of government; The executive, the legislature and the Judiciary

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Assessment

Congratulations! You have reached the end of Module 3.

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