Theoretical Approaches to the Judiciaries (AQA A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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Which theory examines how political institutions shape judicial power?
Which theory examines how political institutions shape judicial power?
Structural theory
What does security of tenure protect justices from?
What does security of tenure protect justices from?
Being easily removed from office
What is the cornerstone of the UK judicial system?
What is the cornerstone of the UK judicial system?
Parliamentary sovereignty
Who nominates US Supreme Court justices?
Who nominates US Supreme Court justices?
The President
How do UK justices typically approach judicial decisions compared to US justices?
How do UK justices typically approach judicial decisions compared to US justices?
More restrained, deferring to Parliament
Who did Boris Johnson appoint as attorney general?
Who did Boris Johnson appoint as attorney general?
Suella Braverman
Which historical document from 1215 established the rule of law principle?
Which historical document from 1215 established the rule of law principle?
Magna Carta
How does populism affect the judiciary?
How does populism affect the judiciary?
Politicises it & may diminish respect
Why does the US Supreme Court have a higher public profile than the UK Court?
Why does the US Supreme Court have a higher public profile than the UK Court?
Makes landmark judgements on rights issues
When was the UK Supreme Court created?
When was the UK Supreme Court created?
2009