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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 • 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
British Political Culture • Political Culture • Basic values and assumptions that people have toward authority, the political system, and political life. • Legitimacy • Citizens’ Belief that their government has the right to rule.
Characteristics of British Political Culture Characteristics Causing a High Level of Legitimacy Political Efficacy: Individuals believe they can influence the political process.