The Judiciary (AQA A-Level Politics): Flashcards
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Judicial review definition
Judicial review definition
Process where judges clarify law meanings & review appeal cases
Declaration of incompatibility
Declaration of incompatibility
Court invites Parliament to reconsider law conflicting with ECHR
Ultra vires meaning
Ultra vires meaning
Acting beyond statutory authority
ECtHR vs ECJ difference
ECtHR vs ECJ difference
ECtHR: Council of Europe (ECHR). ECJ: EU court (EU law)
Constitutional Reform Act 2005 main effect
Constitutional Reform Act 2005 main effect
Enhanced judicial independence, removed judges from Lords
Brexit impact on EU law in UK
Brexit impact on EU law in UK
EU law no longer takes precedence over UK law
Power vs Authority distinction
Power vs Authority distinction
Power: ability to act. Authority: right to act
Weber's 3 sources of authority
Weber's 3 sources of authority
Traditional, charismatic, legal-rational
2019 prorogation ruling significance
2019 prorogation ruling significance
Court declared PM's prorogation unlawful, protecting democracy
UK Supreme Court's key limitation
UK Supreme Court's key limitation
Cannot strike down Acts of Parliament