History A-Level
Constitutional design
What Constitutional design means in History A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Constitutional design
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
The 1795 constitution established a bicameral legislature and a five-member executive, but was flawed by checks and balances that led to deadlock.
Topics that use Constitutional design
- From the Directory to Brumaire, 1795–99 (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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