End of Topic Test: The Constitution

Pass mark = 18/25

1. Define a Constitution. (1 mark)
2. Why are constitutions so important? (1 mark)
3. List the 5 features of the UK constitution. (1 mark)
4. Distinguish between a codified and uncodified constitution. (3 marks)
5. Distinguish between popular sovereignty and parliamentary sovereignty. (3 marks)
6. “The concepts of representative democracy and parliamentary sovereignty are integral to the UK political system” – Give 2 examples of these concepts. (2 marks)
7. List the 6 sources of the UK constitution. (1 mark)
8. Explain 2 constraints on parliamentary sovereignty. (2 marks)
9. Define the rule of law. (1 mark)
10. Define a constitutional monarchy. (1 mark)
11. What is constitutional reform? (1 mark)
12. There are 5 ways in which the constitution can be reformed, name 2. (2 marks)
13. There are 9 areas of constitutional reform. Identify one, and give an example of reform in this area. (1 marks)
14. Identify a constitutional reform under Blair. (1 mark)
15. Identify a constitutional reform under Brown. (1 mark)
16. Identify 3 ways in which the Coalition has or will reform the Constitution. (3 marks)