British Constitution

Introduction
British constitution system is the oldest democratic system in the modern world. The British were the first to discover
how to manage a large state on democratic principles. Great Britain is mother of democracy.
There are so many qualities of British constitution it is called Salient Feature of UK Constitution. There
qualities are as follow
i) Unwritten
Most important feature of British constitution in unwritten. It is said that UK constitution is unwritten because it is not
available in single book. Their problems are discuss in other book. Such as parliament Act of 1911,and Act of
settlement.
The origin of constitution is unwritten and these problem are discuss in other books, it consist other tradition.
ii) Flexible Constitution
The British constitution is flexible in its nature because, with the simple majority this constitution can amend, replace
and rejected. So, its amendment is very easy as we compare with other non-flexible constitution.
iii) Evolutionary Growth

The British constitution has evolutionary growth because it developed time to time and through passage of time
this constitution grow.
iv) Unitary
This is also a salient feature of UK constitution that single Government run the function of UK. There is no part in
this regard single Government maintain all system and this government is responsible for enforcement of law.
v) Bicameralism
The parliament consist of two chambers House of Lords and House of Common. House of common is
most popular because it representative are elected from citizen while house of Lord is inherited. They are not elected,
Queen selected them.
vi) Rule of Law
Uk constitution providers rule of law. All the persons are equal in the eyes of law. If any person violates the law, he
should face trial of the case in the Government an no person is given imprisonment until his offence is proved in the
court.
vii) Supremacy of constitution
Their is supremacy of constitution in UK. Every person problem is settled according to constitution.
viii) Independence of Judiciary
In UK, their is independent judiciary. Judges are bound to obey and respect constitution. They
independently make the decisions under the court.
The receive handsome salary. Nobody, above at the caused separation of power.
ix) Collective Responsibility
Ministers must stand together and they cannot oppose the Government policy. Every minister is also individually
responsible to the house of commons and the crown.
x) Fundamental Rights
Fundamental rights of the citizen has not been incorporated in the form of a list in the English constitution.
Constitution law is not creator but a product of fundamental rights, which have been recognized from time to
time by the courts.
xi) Conservativeness
The British constitution is a symbol of conservativeness. The trend of the people of UK is

absolutely in favor of old institution and this concept is existence of conservatism.
xii) Limited Separation of Power
In British, there is limited separation of power. There is concentration of political power in the
parliament. Nevertheless many safe-guards have been provided especially under Act of
settlement of 1701 to secure the independence of judiciary from under influence on the part of
other two branches of the Government.
xiii) Two Party System
Two party system is very important in any democratic system. It is against the dictator ship. The
party selected by majority gets elected. Two parties in British political system are
a) Conservation Party
b) Labour Party
xvi) Contrast Between Theory and Practice
There is considerable gap between theory and practice in Britain e.g according to convention of
the majority party in the newly elected parliament to form the cabinet, while all the ministers are
appointed by the Prime Minister.
Conclusion
To conclude, i can say, that UK constitution in neither absolutely unwritten nor absolutely written. It is a combination of
both and has made a circuit for the globe and has become the common possession of civilized man.

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iii) Evolutionary Growth

The British constitution is a symbol of conservativeness. The trend of the people of UK is

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