2.  starter activity Government without constitution is power without right. Thomas Paine, The Rights of Man, 1795. Copy this quote into your notes. How true is this today? Can you think of any examples to support your judgement?

3. What are the sources of the UK Constitution? To identify the sources of the UK constitution  Aims

4.  Your task Read Roberts p.205-6 or Watts, pp.154-6. Draw a tree and on each branch list and explain the different sources of the UK constitution. Read Roberts p.205-6 or Watts, pp.154-6. Draw a tree and on each branch list and explain the different sources of the UK constitution.

5. What are the sources of the constitution? Royal prerogatives, e.g declare war Royal prerogatives, e.g declare war Royal prerogatives Royal prerogatives Statutes; Magna Carta of 1215, Bill of Rights, 1689 Statutes; Magna Carta of 1215, Bill of Rights, 1689 Statutes Political conventions, e.g. ministerial responsibility Political conventions, e.g. ministerial responsibilityconventions Common or case law Common or case law Constitutional experts, e.g. Walter Bagehot, Erskine May and A.V Dicey. Constitutional experts, e.g. Walter Bagehot, Erskine May and A.V Dicey. EU laws & treaties, e.g. Euro. Court of Justice EU laws & treaties, e.g. Euro. Court of Justice Walter Bagehot

6.  Your task Read Roberts, p.207-209 and chart the major changes in the UK Constitution. Use weblinks on the department’s website to help you.

7.  Your task Each of the following statutes have had a significant impact on the UK constitution. Work in groups to research and present your findings. Each of the following statutes have had a significant impact on the UK constitution. Work in groups to research and present your findings. The Life Peerages Act (1958) The Life Peerages Act (1958) The European Communities Act (1972) The European Communities Act (1972) The Human Rights Act (1998) The Human Rights Act (1998) The Scotland Act (1998) The Scotland Act (1998) The Freedom of Information Act (2000) The Freedom of Information Act (2000)