Law A-Level
Institutional Interdependence
What Institutional Interdependence means in Law A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Institutional Interdependence
The 'institutional triangle' of the Commission (executive/initiative), Parliament (legislative/representative), and Council (legislative/intergovernmental) defines the law-making process. Analysis must focus on the shift from consultation to the Ordinary Legislative Procedure, reflecting the increasing democratic mandate of the Parliament.
Topics that use Institutional Interdependence
- The nature of law and the English legal system (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Administrative Necessity
- Affirmative Resolution
- Consolidation
- Corrective Justice
- Democratic Accountability
- Equality Before the Law
- Golden Rule
- Green Paper
Using Institutional Interdependence in the exam
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