The Supreme Court (AQA A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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In what year was the UK Supreme Court established?
In what year was the UK Supreme Court established?
2009
Which problem did the Supreme Court address by separating Law Lords from Parliament?
Which problem did the Supreme Court address by separating Law Lords from Parliament?
Incomplete separation of powers
What is one of the three key functions of the Supreme Court?
What is one of the three key functions of the Supreme Court?
Clarifying the meaning of the law
Who identified the rule of law as a 'twin pillar' of the English Constitution?
Who identified the rule of law as a 'twin pillar' of the English Constitution?
A.V. Dicey
According to Dicey, what does 'no one is above the law' mean in practice?
According to Dicey, what does 'no one is above the law' mean in practice?
All face same justice with exceptions
From which fund are judges' salaries paid automatically to ensure independence?
From which fund are judges' salaries paid automatically to ensure independence?
Consolidated Fund
How does judicial independence differ from judicial impartiality?
How does judicial independence differ from judicial impartiality?
Independence is external freedom
What does the Latin term 'ultra vires' mean?
What does the Latin term 'ultra vires' mean?
Beyond the authority
What can courts do when statute conflicts with the Human Rights Act 1998?
What can courts do when statute conflicts with the Human Rights Act 1998?
Make declaration of incompatibility
What did the Factortame case (1990) establish about UK courts' powers?
What did the Factortame case (1990) establish about UK courts' powers?
Courts can suspend UK statutes