UK and US: The relative independence of the Supreme Court (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Flashcards
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Judicial independence definition
Judicial independence definition
Judiciary free from outside influence (govt, parties, pressures)
UK Supreme Court established by which act?
UK Supreme Court established by which act?
Constitutional Reform Act 2005
Year UK Supreme Court became operational
Year UK Supreme Court became operational
2009
UK Supreme Court justices retirement age
UK Supreme Court justices retirement age
75
UK doctrine limiting judicial power over Parliament
UK doctrine limiting judicial power over Parliament
Parliamentary sovereignty
What UK Supreme Court issues re: incompatible laws
What UK Supreme Court issues re: incompatible laws
Declarations of incompatibility
US Supreme Court constitutional basis
US Supreme Court constitutional basis
Article III
Case establishing US judicial review (1803)
Case establishing US judicial review (1803)
Marbury v. Madison
US Supreme Court justices tenure length
US Supreme Court justices tenure length
Life tenure (serve 'during good behavior')
US Supreme Court appointment process
US Supreme Court appointment process
President nominates, Senate confirms
US Supreme Court power over unconstitutional laws
US Supreme Court power over unconstitutional laws
Can strike down laws and executive actions
Can UK Supreme Court strike down primary legislation?
Can UK Supreme Court strike down primary legislation?
No, but can issue declarations of incompatibility
UK vs US: justice tenure comparison
UK vs US: justice tenure comparison
UK: until age 75; US: life tenure
Nature of US Supreme Court appointment process
Nature of US Supreme Court appointment process
Highly politicized