The Protection of Civil Rights (AQA A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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What does 'entrenched' mean regarding constitutional rights?
What does 'entrenched' mean regarding constitutional rights?
Rights requiring special amendment process
When was the US Bill of Rights established?
When was the US Bill of Rights established?
1791
Which statement about the UK Human Rights Act 1998 is correct?
Which statement about the UK Human Rights Act 1998 is correct?
It is not entrenched & can be repealed
Where can UK citizens appeal if unsatisfied with UK Supreme Court rulings on rights?
Where can UK citizens appeal if unsatisfied with UK Supreme Court rulings on rights?
European Court of Human Rights, Strasbourg
What was the main purpose of the UK Equality Act 2010?
What was the main purpose of the UK Equality Act 2010?
Consolidated multiple equality laws
Who signed the US Civil Rights Act 1964 into law?
Who signed the US Civil Rights Act 1964 into law?
President Lyndon B. Johnson
What does the 'rule of law' principle mean?
What does the 'rule of law' principle mean?
Law is enforced & applied equally to all
What power does the US Supreme Court have regarding unconstitutional laws?
What power does the US Supreme Court have regarding unconstitutional laws?
Can strike down federal or state laws
What can the UK Supreme Court do when laws violate the Human Rights Act?
What can the UK Supreme Court do when laws violate the Human Rights Act?
Declare law incompatible with HRA
Which describes the key difference in judicial power between the UK and USA?
Which describes the key difference in judicial power between the UK and USA?
US can strike down laws; UK cannot