The Supreme Court and its interactions (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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What does judicial neutrality require judges to base their decisions on?
What does judicial neutrality require judges to base their decisions on?
Law and facts presented
Why are Supreme Court Justices' salaries paid into a consolidated fund?
Why are Supreme Court Justices' salaries paid into a consolidated fund?
To prevent bribery or financial incentive
What did the Constitutional Reform Act 2005 establish?
What did the Constitutional Reform Act 2005 establish?
Judicial Appointments Commission
What political activity are Supreme Court Justices prohibited from?
What political activity are Supreme Court Justices prohibited from?
Becoming members of a political party
How does the Supreme Court promote transparency in decision-making?
How does the Supreme Court promote transparency in decision-making?
Judgments are written and published
What does judicial independence protect the judiciary from?
What does judicial independence protect the judiciary from?
Interference by executive or legislature
What is required to remove a Supreme Court Justice from office?
What is required to remove a Supreme Court Justice from office?
Resolution by both Houses of Parliament
How are Supreme Court Justices' salaries protected from government influence?
How are Supreme Court Justices' salaries protected from government influence?
Set by statute and cannot be reduced
Who recommends candidates for Supreme Court appointments to the Prime Minister?
Who recommends candidates for Supreme Court appointments to the Prime Minister?
Independent selection commission
What does the power of judicial review allow the Supreme Court to do?
What does the power of judicial review allow the Supreme Court to do?
Check actions of executive & legislature
What challenge to judicial neutrality do judges potentially face?
What challenge to judicial neutrality do judges potentially face?
Unconscious bias
What is the UK Supreme Court's general level of public trust?
What is the UK Supreme Court's general level of public trust?
High level of public trust