Theoretical Approaches to the Judiciaries (AQA A-Level Politics): Flashcards
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Three theoretical frameworks for comparing judiciaries
Three theoretical frameworks for comparing judiciaries
Structural (institutions), rational (individuals), cultural (values)
Structural theory focus
Structural theory focus
How political institutions shape judicial power and independence
Security of tenure meaning
Security of tenure meaning
Justices cannot be easily removed from office
Parliamentary sovereignty in UK
Parliamentary sovereignty in UK
Parliament is supreme legal authority; can create/overturn any law
US Supreme Court power re: Congress laws
US Supreme Court power re: Congress laws
Can strike down laws if deemed unconstitutional
US vs UK Supreme Court appointment process
US vs UK Supreme Court appointment process
US: President/Senate (political); UK: independent commission
Judicial activism definition
Judicial activism definition
Bold interpretations of law that significantly shape policy
Dissents in judicial decisions
Dissents in judicial decisions
Minority opinions explaining why justices disagree with majority
Magna Carta year and significance
Magna Carta year and significance
1215; established principle of due process and lawful imprisonment
US vs UK Supreme Court public profile
US vs UK Supreme Court public profile
US higher (landmark cases); UK lower (defers to Parliament)