The role and composition of the Supreme Court. (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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What types of cases does the UK Supreme Court hear as the final court of appeal?
What types of cases does the UK Supreme Court hear as the final court of appeal?
Criminal and civil cases
What criteria must cases meet for the Supreme Court to hear them?
What criteria must cases meet for the Supreme Court to hear them?
Greatest public/constitutional importance
What does the Supreme Court review when examining if govt decisions exceed parliamentary powers?
What does the Supreme Court review when examining if govt decisions exceed parliamentary powers?
Ultra vires
Which Act does the Supreme Court use to protect human rights?
Which Act does the Supreme Court use to protect human rights?
Human Rights Act 1998
How many Justices compose the UK Supreme Court?
How many Justices compose the UK Supreme Court?
12 Justices
Who formally appoints Justices to the Supreme Court?
Who formally appoints Justices to the Supreme Court?
Monarch on PM's advice
What protects Supreme Court Justices from removal except for proven misconduct?
What protects Supreme Court Justices from removal except for proven misconduct?
Security of tenure
How many Justices typically sit in panels when the Court hears cases?
How many Justices typically sit in panels when the Court hears cases?
5, 7, or 9 Justices
What aspect of Supreme Court composition has faced criticism?
What aspect of Supreme Court composition has faced criticism?
Lack of diversity
In Factortame, what did the court rule about the 1988 Merchant Shipping Act?
In Factortame, what did the court rule about the 1988 Merchant Shipping Act?
Incompatible with EU law
In Ahmed v HM Treasury 2010, what did the SC rule about freezing terrorist bank accounts?
In Ahmed v HM Treasury 2010, what did the SC rule about freezing terrorist bank accounts?
Section 1 of 1946 UN Act insufficient
What did the Miller 2017 case establish about triggering Article 50?
What did the Miller 2017 case establish about triggering Article 50?
PM must secure parliamentary approval
What happened after the SC ruled the Rwanda bill unlawful and violated human rights?
What happened after the SC ruled the Rwanda bill unlawful and violated human rights?
Parliament passed it with FPTP majority