In theory the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) now plays that role but to what extent it will serve as an effective check and balance remains to be seen. ... (4) Constitutional Pressures An incredible fusion of constitutional pressures emerged throughout the 1980s and 1990s making a mockery of Britain's established constitutional doctrine and exposed the growing lag between constitutional theory and practice in the UK. ... (v) Federalism - another way to limit the power of federal government (vi) How the Constitution...

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In the last decade many sates have tried to fight for equal rights or equal human rights for homosexual couples and have dismally have failed. ... When the issue of should same sex couples be granted the same rights and legal standing that as heterosexual couples are granted under state law and tax codes. ... Change in the way significant legal relationships are established under the constitution should be approached carefully, combining respect for the community and cultural institutions most affected with commitment to the constitutional rights involved. ... In the 2000 election season five ...

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The United States adhere to what is called "The Bill of Rights", the equivalent of a written constitution. ... The government can alter an unwritten constitution very easily by simply passing an act, suggesting (in theory) a dictatorship and a lack of democracy. ... Although these are commonly followed they are not legally enforceable. ... It would work synergistically with the Human Rights Act and protect the citizens. ... The passing of the 2000 Human Rights Act has dealt with this issue. ...

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