UK and US: The effectiveness of the protection of rights in each country (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Flashcards
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UK primary mechanism for protecting rights
UK primary mechanism for protecting rights
Human Rights Act 1998 (HRA)
What HRA 1998 incorporates into UK law
What HRA 1998 incorporates into UK law
European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR)
UK constitution type and rights entrenchment status
UK constitution type and rights entrenchment status
Uncodified; rights not entrenched
US foundation for rights protection
US foundation for rights protection
Constitution, Bill of Rights, amendments
US Bill of Rights definition
US Bill of Rights definition
First ten amendments to US Constitution
US Supreme Court power over unconstitutional laws
US Supreme Court power over unconstitutional laws
Can strike down federal and state laws
UK declarations of incompatibility - legally binding?
UK declarations of incompatibility - legally binding?
No, not legally binding
UK courts' power over primary legislation
UK courts' power over primary legislation
Cannot strike down primary legislation
1803 case establishing US judicial review
1803 case establishing US judicial review
Marbury v. Madison
US Civil Rights Act year
US Civil Rights Act year
1964
Key strength of UK rights system
Key strength of UK rights system
Flexibility; adaptable to new circumstances
UK parliamentary sovereignty impact on rights
UK parliamentary sovereignty impact on rights
Parliament can amend or repeal rights laws
Key characteristic of US constitutional rights
Key characteristic of US constitutional rights
Entrenched; difficult to alter
2022 case overturning Roe v. Wade
2022 case overturning Roe v. Wade
Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization
When UK can derogate from ECHR
When UK can derogate from ECHR
Times of national emergency