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The Constitution of the Crown (aka) Britain’s “Unwritten” Constitution

The Constitution of the Crown (aka) Britain’s “Unwritten” Constitution. Rational Legal Authority System of well-established laws and procedures. Important Documents Magna Carta (1215) The British Bill of Rights (1688) Acts of Parliament Common Law Legal system based on precedent.

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The Constitution of the Crown (aka) Britain’s “Unwritten” Constitution

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  1. The Constitution of the Crown (aka)Britain’s “Unwritten” Constitution • Rational Legal Authority • System of well-established laws and procedures. • Important Documents • Magna Carta (1215) • The British Bill of Rights (1688) • Acts of Parliament • Common Law • Legal system based on precedent

  2. British Political Culture • Political Culture • Basic values and norms that people have toward political activity.

  3. Characteristics of British Political Culture • Socially (morally) liberal • Gradualism (evolution not revolution) • Pragmatism • Tolerance of Opposition • Patriotism • Nationalism • Noblesse Oblige • Monarchy

  4. Political Legitimacy • Citizens’ Belief that their government has the right to rule. http://www.google.com/imgres?hl=en&sa=X&biw=1280&bih=699&tbm=isch&prmd=imvnsu&tbnid=PmYeQ8Pkhhhk2M:&Imgrefurl=http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/story/2010/05/11/uk-election-coalition.html&docid=VTLmh3bzWbed8M&imgurl=http://www.cbc.ca/gfx/images/news/topstories/2010/05/11/tp-cameron-do

  5. Characteristics Causing a High Level of Legitimacy • Political Efficacy: • Individuals believe they can influence the political process. • Respect for Precedent • Adherence to Criteria for Democracy • Competitive elections • Rule of law • Civil liberties

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