The UKs ever changing constitution

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The UKs ever- changing constitution

• Who benefits from constitutional change?

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Development of UK constitution
Task
1066-C17th Britain governed by monarch who can
overrule Parliamentary decisions
By 1800, constitutional monarchy, monarchs
business carried out by a cabinet
1867, Electoral Reform Act extended franchise to
some male workers
British History

• 1066-1649 1688 1800
  1832 1867
  1928

1688, Glorious Revolution, Bill of Rghts,
parliamentary protection against royal absolutism
1928, Equal Franchise Act, extended franchise to
women
Great Reform Act, extended franchise to new
middle classes
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Development of UK constitution
1066-C17th Britain governed by monarch who can
overrule Parliamentary decisions
British History
1066-1649 1688 1800
1832 1867
1928
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Development of UK constitution
1688, Glorious Revolution, Bill of Rights,
parliamentary protection against royal absolutism
British History
1066-1649 1688 1800
1832 1867
1928
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Development of UK constitution
By 1800, constitutional monarchy, monarchs
business carried out by a cabinet
British History
1066-1649 1688 1800
1832 1867
1928
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Development of UK constitution
1832, Great Reform Act, extended franchise to new
middle classes
British History
1066-1649 1688 1800
1832 1867
1928
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Development of UK constitution
1867, Electoral Reform Act extended franchise to
some male workers
British History
1066-1649 1688 1800
1832 1867
1928
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Development of UK constitution
1928, Equal Franchise Act, extended franchise to
women
British History
1066-1649 1688 1800
1832 1867
1928
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? Your task

• Which was the most significant change to the
  British constitution. Discuss your choice and
  write a short judgement paragraph explaining your
  view.
• How far do you agree that constitutional changes
  have shifted power from the Parliament to the
  executive?