How Long to Read The Independent Guide to the UK Constitution

How Long Does it Take to Read The Independent Guide to the UK Constitution?

It takes the average reader 1 hour and 5 minutes to read The Independent Guide to the UK Constitution by Andy McSmith

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

The word "constitution" sounds dry and academic. The subject is anything but. Many of the most explosive, life-changing themes of today's news agenda have their roots in the UK's often-praised but never-written-down constitution. The relationship between Westminster and Brussels; the flaws in our voting system; the primacy - or otherwise - of British courts; the Union between England and the UK's other component parts; the proper role of the monarchy ... all these are issues with the potential to change fundamentally the character of British life. If you want to understand what the arguments are, what the underlying facts are - or even what your individual rights are - you need to understand at least the basics of the UK's sometimes nebulous constitutional arrangements. Based on the newspaper series with which "The Independent" and "i" have marked the 800 anniversary of Magna Carta, this book offers a simple, accessible overview of the current state of play in the most important constitutional areas. It also includes extracts from, and summaries of, some of the key texts that, in the absence of a written constitution, are the closest thing there is to a codification of the ground rules of British democracy. The UK's democratic liberties are the envy of the world. They are also precarious. We have no written constitution, and the unwritten traditions on which we rely instead are increasingly being called into question. They are an imperfect guarantee of our freedoms, but they are best we have. Unless we value and understand them, those freedoms could all too easily be lost. We hope this book will prove a helpful starting-point for those who wish learn more about this crucial aspect of modern life.

How long is The Independent Guide to the UK Constitution?

The Independent Guide to the UK Constitution by Andy McSmith is 64 pages long, and a total of 16,256 words.

This makes it 22% the length of the average book. It also has 20% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Independent Guide to the UK Constitution Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 1 hour and 28 minutes to read The Independent Guide to the UK Constitution aloud.

What Reading Level is The Independent Guide to the UK Constitution?

The Independent Guide to the UK Constitution is suitable for students ages 8 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

Where Can I Buy The Independent Guide to the UK Constitution?

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