POLI 101 Study Guide - Final Guide: Royal Assent, Constitutional Law, Legislature
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A constitution is defined as a set of rules that authoritatively established both the structure and the fundamental principles of the political regime . The first major function of it is to establish what person or persons will exercise the various forms of political authority. Political community might use its legislative power to pass a law stipulating that no one can drive an automobile with more than 0. 5 alcohol blood content. Power to execute or administer that law or policy. Power to settle questions about specific violations of law and choose a suitable punishment form among those permitted in the relevant legislation for those found guilty. Constitution of a political regime will set down rules. Will dictate the composition for the body and establish ground rules for its functioning. It will also determine whether exec power will be in the hands of the president, prime minister, cabinet or the queen.
