Unraveling Parliamentary Sovereignty

Unraveling Parliamentary Sovereignty

Learning Objective

Understand the concept of parliamentary sovereignty and its implications.

What do you already know about parliamentary sovereignty?

Definition of Parliamentary Sovereignty

Parliamentary sovereignty refers to the concept that the legislative body has absolute authority and is supreme over all other government institutions.

Historical Context

The concept of parliamentary sovereignty has its origins in the political evolution of the United Kingdom, where it emerged as a key principle of the British constitution.

Implications of Parliamentary Sovereignty

Parliamentary sovereignty means that the UK Parliament can create or end any law. It also dictates that no other body can overturn or set aside its legislation.

Challenges to Parliamentary Sovereignty

The concept of parliamentary sovereignty has faced challenges in the context of the UK's membership in the European Union and the incorporation of the Human Rights Act.

Interactive Discussion

Engage in a group discussion on the advantages and disadvantages of parliamentary sovereignty in a modern democratic society.

Case Study: Miller v. Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union

Examine the legal case and its implications on parliamentary sovereignty in the context of Brexit.

Role-Play Activity

Conduct a role-play scenario where students act as members of Parliament, debating a contentious issue to understand the practical application of parliamentary sovereignty.

Wrap-Up and Recap

Summarize the key points about parliamentary sovereignty and its significance in the UK's constitutional framework.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.