The Judiciary (AQA A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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How many justices sit on the UK Supreme Court?
How many justices sit on the UK Supreme Court?
12 justices
What was the main separation of powers concern about Law Lords before 2009?
What was the main separation of powers concern about Law Lords before 2009?
They sat in judiciary & legislature
Which body was created by the Constitutional Reform Act 2005 to appoint senior judges?
Which body was created by the Constitutional Reform Act 2005 to appoint senior judges?
Judicial Appointments Commission
How long must a qualifying practitioner have practised to become a Supreme Court justice?
How long must a qualifying practitioner have practised to become a Supreme Court justice?
15 years
What three options does the Lord Chancellor have when the commission selects a nominee?
What three options does the Lord Chancellor have when the commission selects a nominee?
Accept, reject, or require reconsider
What percentage of Supreme Court justices attended Oxbridge as of April 2021?
What percentage of Supreme Court justices attended Oxbridge as of April 2021?
92%
How many female justices served on the Supreme Court as of April 2021?
How many female justices served on the Supreme Court as of April 2021?
Two justices
How many justices from minority ethnic groups have ever served on the Supreme Court?
How many justices from minority ethnic groups have ever served on the Supreme Court?
None
What method did the Lord Chancellor use under the old appointment system?
What method did the Lord Chancellor use under the old appointment system?
Secret soundings
What legal power do senior judges exercise to clarify law when statute law is unclear?
What legal power do senior judges exercise to clarify law when statute law is unclear?
Judicial review