Comparing the Judiciaries (AQA A-Level Politics): Flashcards
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Judicial independence definition
Judicial independence definition
Judges free from external pressure/interference
Judicial neutrality definition
Judicial neutrality definition
Judges decide on law, not personal opinions/beliefs
Independence vs neutrality distinction
Independence vs neutrality distinction
Independence=external; Neutrality=internal biases
US Supreme Court justice tenure
US Supreme Court justice tenure
Serve for life or until retirement
UK Supreme Court mandatory retirement age
UK Supreme Court mandatory retirement age
70 years old
Politicisation of judiciary meaning
Politicisation of judiciary meaning
Judges drawn into politics, compromising neutrality
Bush v Gore (2000) significance
Bush v Gore (2000) significance
Most controversial SC decision; decided presidential election
'Enemies of the People' headline context
'Enemies of the People' headline context
Daily Mail 2016, after Brexit Article 50 ruling
Trump's appeals court judges appointed (total)
Trump's appeals court judges appointed (total)
54 judges
Ultra vires legal term meaning
Ultra vires legal term meaning
Beyond legal powers