The extent of their powers and the effectiveness of checks and balances. (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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Which case established judicial review in 1803?
Which case established judicial review in 1803?
Marbury v. Madison
What is the status of Supreme Court decisions?
What is the status of Supreme Court decisions?
Final and binding on all other courts
Which approach argues the Constitution should evolve with societal changes?
Which approach argues the Constitution should evolve with societal changes?
Living constitution
Which case guaranteed the right to same-sex marriage in 2015?
Which case guaranteed the right to same-sex marriage in 2015?
Obergefell v. Hodges
Which case ended racial segregation in public schools in 1954?
Which case ended racial segregation in public schools in 1954?
Brown v. Board of Education
Which case showed judicial restraint by upholding the Affordable Care Act?
Which case showed judicial restraint by upholding the Affordable Care Act?
NFIB v. Sebelius
What did Citizens United v. FEC (2010) allow?
What did Citizens United v. FEC (2010) allow?
Increased corporate spending in elections
Which 2022 case overturned Roe v. Wade?
Which 2022 case overturned Roe v. Wade?
Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Org.
What majority is required in Congress to propose a constitutional amendment?
What majority is required in Congress to propose a constitutional amendment?
Two-thirds in both houses
How many conservative justices did President Trump appoint?
How many conservative justices did President Trump appoint?
Three
What is the principle of adhering to precedent called?
What is the principle of adhering to precedent called?
Stare decisis
What type of appointments do Supreme Court justices have?
What type of appointments do Supreme Court justices have?
Lifetime appointments
On what grounds can justices be impeached by Congress?
On what grounds can justices be impeached by Congress?
High crimes and misdemeanours