HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN LAW
Assignment
STUDENT NAME :
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PROGRAMME : Higher National Diploma in Law
SUBJECT CODE & TITLE : LAC 0201/Constitutional Law
ASSIGNMENT TITLE : Constitutional Law
Summary of the Learning Outcomes Covered:
1. Discuss the principles of constitutionalism and the supremacy of the constitution.
2. Analyse the historical evolution of the Constitutional Law of the world .
3. Explain the doctrines of separation of powers and discuss the importance of the concept of checks and
balances in the modern constitutional models.
4. Differentiate the powers and functions of Executive, Legislature & Judiciary in Respective country and
investigate the recognition of Fundamental rights in the constitution.
ASSIGNMENT TYPE : Individual assessment
DATE :
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Mark Range Grade Point Grading Representation
0 - 29 0.0 E
30 - 39 1.0 D
40 - 49 1.7 C-
50 - 54 2.0 C
55 - 59 2.3 B-
60 - 64 2.7 B
65 - 69 3.0 B+
70 - 74 3.3 A-
75 - 79 3.7 A
80 and above 4.0 A+
T01-Marks T02- Marks T03- Marks T04- Marks Total Marks
Grade Point Final Grading
TOTAL SCORE(Average of the above/Overall Grading)
Assessor Comments:
Assessor: Signature: Date:_____/_____/ ___________
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Outcomes/Criteria Possible Page
Feedback
fortheC / B-/ B Grading (Pass) evidence No.
P1: Discuss the principles of constitutionalism and the supremacy of the constitution:
P1.1 Define the constitutional law with the T 1.1, T 1.2,
principles of Constitutionalism. T 1.3
P1.2Explain the Supremacy of
Constitutionalism classifying the types of
T 1.1, T 1.2
constitutions.
P1.3 Define the constitutional law with the
principles of Constitutionalism. Environment T 1.2
in which organizations operate
P1.4Demonstrate the concept of
Sovereignty and how it is ensured in T 1.3
Respective countries constitution
P2: Analyse the historical evolution of the constitutional law internationally and the history of the
constitutionalism of the commonwealth countries
P2.1Explain the theory of Rule of Law and
the importance of the Constitution in the
T 2.1, T 2.2
implementation of rule of law.
P2.2history of the constitutionalism of the
T 2.1,T2.2
commonwealth countries
P3: Explain the doctrines of separation of powers and discuss the importance of the concept of checks
and balances in the modern constitutional models.
P3.1 Illustrate the theories and concepts
T 3.1, T 3.2
related to Separation of powers
P3.2 Describe the mechanisms of separation T 3.1,T 3.2
of powers
P3.3Define the concept of Checks and
T 3.1,T 3.2
Balances
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P3.4 Illustrate the facts and judgment of the
T 3.1,T 3.2
given Decided case or scenario
P4: Differentiate the powers and functions of Executive, Legislature & Judiciary in Respective country and
investigate the recognition of Fundamental rights in the constitution.
[Link] the powers and functions of T 4.1, T 4.2,
Executive Powers and functions of Executive T 4.3
P4.2 Explain the powers and functions of the
T 4.2, T 4.3
parliament of Respective country
P4.3Demonstrate the powers and functions
of judiciary and the constitutional
T4.3,T4.4
framework to safeguard the independence
of judiciary.
P4.4Summarize the Articles of FR in the
constitution of Respective country and the T4.2,T4.5
restrictions on FR
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Outcomes/Criteria
Possible evidence Page No Feedback
for the B+ /A- Grading (Merit)
Use of different theories, Selecting the suitable
strategies to apply the suitable solution
solution/s Selecting example issues
in a system & applying
the most suitable
solution to manage the
quality
Use of various sources & or Selection of different
resources information sources
Using a proper
referencing system to
evidence the variety of
information sources &
resources
Presenting the completed work & Structuring the
or concluded findings collected , completed
findings
Proper flow of
information with an
organised set of topics
& sub topic list.
Streamlining the
presented outcome
Well organised
documentation with no
duplication of
information
The use of critical self Effective use of
evaluation& justification justifying the own work
The use of statements
that evidence the own
conclusions
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Outcomes/Criteria
Possible evidence Page No Feedback
for the A/A+ Grading(Distinction)
The use of clear definitions & Selection of clear &
explanations complete definition
High percentage of clear
explanations to make
the reading easier
Proper organising & managing the Activity &Time
assessment work Management
A Gant chart that consist
of all the records about
how activities have been
managed
Topic relevancy High demonstration of
maintaining timely
topics
All the topics & sub
topics must have a close
relationship to the given
task set.
proper concentration on creative, Appliance of creative &
innovative thinking innovative ideas
Clear evidence to
highlight the creative
thoughts & making the
documentation
interesting to the reader
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Covered
Allocated Given
TASK 01. Assessmen
Marks Marks
t Criteria
A plural society’s constitution needs to be unitary in character, but
T1.1 maintains federal ideologies. Engage in a discussion in the P1.1 25
practicality of the above.
Consider whether the flexibility of the ‘unwritten’ constitution of the
T1.2 United Kingdom should be replaced by the openness and certainty P1.1 25
of a written constitution.
Discuss the doctrine of parliamentary sovereignty with reference to
T1.3 P1.1 50
case law.
Total P1
Covered
Allocated Given
TASK 02 Assessmen
Marks Marks
t Criteria
Assess the relevance of A.V. Dicey’s conception of the ‘rule of law’
T2.1 P2.1 50
for the conditions of the UK today.
Discuss the nature of the prerogative powers of the Crown, and the
T2.2 P2.1 50
political and judicial controls that exist over their exercise.
Total P2 100
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Covered
Allocated Given
TASK 03 Assessmen
Marks Marks
t Criteria
To what extent does the UK system of government reflect the
T3.1 P3.1 50
doctrine of the separation of powers?
Separation of Powers is one of fundamental principal in
Constitutional Law, find it’s relevancy to each institution
1) Executive
T3.2 P3.2 50
2) Legislature
3) Judiciary
And the relationship of each institution
Total P3 100
Covered
Allocated Given
TASK 04 Assessmen
Marks Marks
t Criteria
T4.1 Critically assess the role of Parliament in the law-making process. P4.1 20
No person shall be arrested except according to procedure
established by law. Any personarrested shall be informed of the
T4.2 P4.1 20
reason for his [Link] 13 of 1978 Constitution.
Discuss the applicability of this article in the country in detail
Consider the range of individual and collective responsibilities of
T4.3 government ministers, together with the means by which they are P4.2 20
established and enforced
Discuss the constitutional rules and procedures that regulate the
T4.4 P4.2 20
appointment, tenure, powers and duties of the Prime Minister.
No Person shall be subject to torture or to cruel in human or
T4.5 degrading treatment or punishment; Article 11 of 1978 Constitution. P4.1 20
Discuss the applicability of this article in the country in detail
Total P4 100
END OF ASSESSMENT
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