📓 Chapter 5: The UK Government, the Law and Your Role
The UK possesses a single, codified written constitution, much like many other countries.
Correct answer: False
A True
✓ False
💡 Explanation
The UK does not have a single written constitution; instead, its constitution is made up of laws passed by Parliament, common law, and conventions.
Key facts to remember
- UK has no single written constitution
- Made up of statute law, common law, and conventions
- Key documents: Magna Carta 1215, Bill of Rights 1689, Human Rights Act 1998
Why this is the answer
From the official Life in the UK study material — 5.1.1 What is the constitution?:
The UK does not have a single written constitution like many other countries. Instead, the constitution is made up of laws passed by Parliament (statute law), common law (developed by judges through court cases), and conventions (long-standing practices). Important constitutional documents include the Magna Carta (1215), the Bill of Rights (1689), and the Human Rights Act (1998).
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