The constitution and where sovereignty lies
The constitution and where sovereignty lies
A constitution is the set of rules that decides where sovereignty, or ultimate political authority, lies and how government relates to the governed. In politics, key terms matter because they show not just who has power, but how that power is limited.
Step-by-step lessons on Edexcel A Level Politics UK Government key terminology. Each one builds up to exam-style questions. Start with UK politics and political participation before moving on to the more abstract political ideologies and comparative/international content, which carry the heaviest evaluative demand.