The extent of their powers and the effectiveness of checks and balances. (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Flashcards
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Judicial review definition
Judicial review definition
Power to interpret Constitution & invalidate unconstitutional laws or actions
Case that established judicial review (1803)
Case that established judicial review (1803)
Marbury v. Madison
Supreme Court's role as final court of appeal
Supreme Court's role as final court of appeal
Decisions are final & binding on all other courts
Living constitution approach
Living constitution approach
Constitution should evolve with societal changes
Originalism
Originalism
Constitution interpreted by its original meaning when written
Obergefell v. Hodges (2015) ruling
Obergefell v. Hodges (2015) ruling
Constitution guarantees right to same-sex marriage
Judicial activism
Judicial activism
Court actively interprets Constitution to address social issues
Brown v. Board of Education (1954)
Brown v. Board of Education (1954)
Ended racial segregation in public schools
Judicial restraint
Judicial restraint
Court defers to legislature unless clear constitutional violation
Citizens United v. FEC (2010)
Citizens United v. FEC (2010)
Allowed increased corporate spending in elections
Dobbs v. Jackson (2022)
Dobbs v. Jackson (2022)
Overturned constitutional right to abortion from Roe v. Wade
Requirements to amend Constitution
Requirements to amend Constitution
2/3 majority in Congress & ratification by 3/4 of states
Trump's impact on Supreme Court composition
Trump's impact on Supreme Court composition
Appointed 3 conservative justices, shifted Court right
Stare decisis
Stare decisis
Adherence to precedent; ensures legal consistency & stability
Grounds for impeachment of justices
Grounds for impeachment of justices
High crimes and misdemeanours