Authority Quote by Nicky Morgan
“Parliamentary sovereignty - the right to pass laws as the supreme legal authority in the land, including laws that limit the powers of the executive - has been hard-won over hundreds of years. We trample on it at our peril.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Parliamentary Debate, United Kingdom Parliament, 2023
Parliamentary sovereignty is the ultimate authority to legislate, even over the executive, built over centuries and essential to democracy.
In simple terms: Parliament can make laws, even over the government.
Key Takeaway
Protect legislative independence.
Themes
democracy
law
power balance
Mood
cautious
serious
Type
political
educational
When to use this quote
- legislative reform
- executive overreach
- public policy debates
- constitutional crises
Key Concepts
constitutionalism
checks and balances
rule of law
Questions to Reflect On
- How can citizens ensure parliament remains supreme?
- What safeguards protect against executive encroachment?
A Different Perspective
Executive resistance can erode parliamentary authority.
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