What is Constitution, Differences and Similarities Between Britain & French Constitution.
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This document compares and contrasts the British and French constitutions. It notes that constitutions can be written or unwritten, and the British constitution is unwritten while the French is written. Some key differences are that amendments in Britain are by ordinary procedure while France requires a two-thirds majority, and members of the British House of Lords are appointed by the Queen while French Senate members are indirectly elected. However, both countries have a bicameral system, rule of law, independent judiciaries, and general elections every five years. The parliaments are also supreme in both nations.
What is Constitution, Differences and Similarities Between Britain & French Constitution.
- 2. Topic: What is Constitution, Differences and Similarities Between British and French Constitutions British French
- 3. Presenters: Sajid Abbas Nadia Abrar Umm e Farwa
- 4. The collection of rules which establish and regulate or govern the government is known as Constitution. Constitution are in two forms. Written form Unwritten form
- 5. In almost all countries in the world there has been some event that has caused that country to make a fresh start . . . Constitution shows the nature of the state. For example, it shows who are to be active in the government of the State such as the head of state, executives, legislatures or the courts may be elected or appointed. Whether elections are held at all or there will be selection procedure, who can be elected and who can vote are all likely to form part of the constitution.
- 6. Constitutions are made to run the country in the right directions and everyone is bound to act upon them, no one is allowed to violate the rules and regulations of the constitution, no one is allowed to challenge the writ of government in any case (Nawab Akbar Khan Bugti case). Musharaf said we will not spare anybody violating the constitution and he did what should be done.
- 7. Nadia Abrar Differences Between the Britain and French Constitution
- 8. Origin of Constitution: The British Constitution comes from a variety of resources, such as Magna Carta of 1215 and Act of Settlement 1701. Charles de Gaulle was the main driving force in introducing the new constitution and inaugurating the Fifth Republic.
- 10. Amendment in Constitution: The constitution is amended in Britain by ordinary procedure. The French parliament requires two third majority for the amendment in constitution. Real Ruler: The cabinet is the real ruler of Britain and the Prime Minister is a key man in it and he is appointed by the crown. The head of the government is the Prime Minister who is nominated by the majority party in the National Assembly and appointed by the President.
- 11. Appointment of Members: The members of the house of lords in Britain are appointed by the Queen. Members of the senate in French are indirectly elected by an electoral system. Base of Constitution: The British Constitution is mostly in the form of statutes, court judgments and treaties. French constitution is typically called the constitution of the fifth republic.
- 12. Political Parties/Pressure Groups: There are two parties in the Britain (Labour & Conservative). There are many political parties and pressure groups in France. Form of Constitution: British constitution in unwritten form and French constitution is properly in written form.
- 13. Umm e Farwa Similarities Between the Britain and French Constitution
- 14. No. of Houses: Britain consists of two houses, i-e house of commons and house of lords. France also consists of two houses, i-e Council of the Republic and senate Rule of Law: Rule of law is that none of the person is above the law in Britain. Rule of law is that all the citizens are equal in the eye of law in France.
- 15. Judiciary: In Britain Judiciary is independent and justice is for every one. Every one has a right to get justice in France. Duration of Elections General elections are held after every five years in British. In France the members of national assembly serve for five years too.
- 16. Appointment of Federal Ministers: In British the prime minister chooses the federal ministers. The federal ministers are appointed by the President himself in France. Supremacy: The parliament is supreme and sovereign in both countries.
- 17. Bicameral System: The England’s constitution is a Bicameral constitution. All the powers of the state are not concentrated in the hands of a single government for the whole country. The French has also bicameral system and all the power is not in the hands of a single person.
Editor's Notes
- #6: Executives: members of the government… Legislatures: law making body
- #9: The document was a series of written promises between the king and his subjects that he, the king, would govern England and deal with its people according to the customs of feudal law. Act of settlement of 1701 was designed to secure the Protestant and to strengthen the guarantees for ensuring parliamentary system of government.