The independent nature of the Supreme Court. (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Flashcards
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Judicial independence definition
Judicial independence definition
Judiciary free from influence by other branches & outside forces
SC Justice tenure length
SC Justice tenure length
Life (until retirement, death, or impeachment)
Justice impeached in 1804
Justice impeached in 1804
Samuel Chase (acquitted by Senate)
SC salary protection rule
SC salary protection rule
Cannot be reduced during time in office
Who confirms SC nominees
Who confirms SC nominees
Senate
George W. Bush nominee withdrawn
George W. Bush nominee withdrawn
Harriet Miers (no judicial experience)
Certiorari
Certiorari
SC's power to choose which cases it hears
Judicial review
Judicial review
Power to invalidate unconstitutional laws & exec actions
Current SC ideological split
Current SC ideological split
6-3 conservative majority
Lifetime appointment accountability issue
Lifetime appointment accountability issue
Justices not directly accountable to public
Bush Sr. nominee who sided with liberals
Bush Sr. nominee who sided with liberals
David Souter
Why judicial independence matters
Why judicial independence matters
Protects rights, upholds rule of law, prevents power concentration
SC justice removal process
SC justice removal process
Impeachment by House, conviction by Senate