Comparing the Judiciaries (AQA A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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When was the UK Supreme Court established?
When was the UK Supreme Court established?
2009
When did the US Supreme Court first convene?
When did the US Supreme Court first convene?
1790
Who nominates US Supreme Court justices?
Who nominates US Supreme Court justices?
The President
How are UK Supreme Court justices selected?
How are UK Supreme Court justices selected?
Through independent selection commission
What is one formal requirement to become a UK Supreme Court justice?
What is one formal requirement to become a UK Supreme Court justice?
Barrister for 15 years
How long do US Supreme Court justices serve?
How long do US Supreme Court justices serve?
Life tenure
At what age must UK Supreme Court justices retire?
At what age must UK Supreme Court justices retire?
70
Who was the UK's first female Supreme Court president?
Who was the UK's first female Supreme Court president?
Lady Hale
What judicial approach do UK justices generally practice?
What judicial approach do UK justices generally practice?
Judicial restraint
What is the 'living constitution' approach in the US?
What is the 'living constitution' approach in the US?
Interpreting Constitution in modern context