Judicial Influence on Government (AQA A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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What is the UK Supreme Court fundamentally unable to do unlike courts in countries like the USA?
What is the UK Supreme Court fundamentally unable to do unlike courts in countries like the USA?
Strike down Acts of Parliament
What did the Constitutional Reform Act 2005 achieve regarding the judiciary?
What did the Constitutional Reform Act 2005 achieve regarding the judiciary?
Enhanced judicial independence
What can UK courts issue under the HRA when legislation conflicts with ECHR rights?
What can UK courts issue under the HRA when legislation conflicts with ECHR rights?
Declaration of incompatibility
Which court was established by the Council of Europe and hears cases under the ECHR?
Which court was established by the Council of Europe and hears cases under the ECHR?
European Court of Human Rights
What happened to EU law's status in the UK following Brexit?
What happened to EU law's status in the UK following Brexit?
No longer takes precedence over UK law
What does 'ultra vires' mean when judges rule against ministers?
What does 'ultra vires' mean when judges rule against ministers?
Acting beyond statutory authority
Why was the September 2019 prorogation ruling considered a watershed moment?
Why was the September 2019 prorogation ruling considered a watershed moment?
Court intervened in high-profile case
How does the HRA exert 'hidden influence' on legislation?
How does the HRA exert 'hidden influence' on legislation?
Joint Committee checks HRA compatibility
Which three sources of authority did Max Weber identify?
Which three sources of authority did Max Weber identify?
Traditional, charismatic, legal-rational
What has increased for the UK Supreme Court despite limited formal power?
What has increased for the UK Supreme Court despite limited formal power?
Its authority