The Constitutional Role of the Supreme Court (AQA A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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What are the two fundamental constitutional responsibilities of the Supreme Court?
What are the two fundamental constitutional responsibilities of the Supreme Court?
Guardian of Constitution & protector of rights
What is strict constructionism?
What is strict constructionism?
Following Constitution's text as closely as possible
What is required to formally amend the Constitution?
What is required to formally amend the Constitution?
2/3 of Congress & 3/4 of state legislatures
Which three justices did President Trump appoint as originalists?
Which three justices did President Trump appoint as originalists?
Gorsuch, Kavanaugh & Barrett
What do loose constructionists favour?
What do loose constructionists favour?
A living constitution
Which case established the principle of judicial review in 1803?
Which case established the principle of judicial review in 1803?
Marbury v Madison
What did Citizens United v FEC (2010) rule about corporations and unions?
What did Citizens United v FEC (2010) rule about corporations and unions?
They have same free speech rights as individuals
What did District of Columbia v Heller (2008) establish about gun rights?
What did District of Columbia v Heller (2008) establish about gun rights?
An individual right to bear arms
What role did Chief Justice John Roberts assume after Kennedy's 2018 retirement?
What role did Chief Justice John Roberts assume after Kennedy's 2018 retirement?
'Swing vote' on the Court
How do conservatives criticise loose constructionism?
How do conservatives criticise loose constructionism?
A power grab by unelected justices