Compare the UK and US Supreme Courts and civil rights (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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Which part of the US Constitution establishes the Supreme Court's powers?
Which part of the US Constitution establishes the Supreme Court's powers?
Article III
Which landmark case established the US Supreme Court's power of judicial review?
Which landmark case established the US Supreme Court's power of judicial review?
Marbury v. Madison (1803)
How long do US Supreme Court justices serve?
How long do US Supreme Court justices serve?
For life
Which act established the UK Supreme Court?
Which act established the UK Supreme Court?
Constitutional Reform Act 2005
When did the UK Supreme Court come into effect?
When did the UK Supreme Court come into effect?
2009
Can the UK Supreme Court strike down primary legislation passed by Parliament?
Can the UK Supreme Court strike down primary legislation passed by Parliament?
No, it cannot
What can the UK Supreme Court issue when law conflicts with the ECHR?
What can the UK Supreme Court issue when law conflicts with the ECHR?
Declarations of incompatibility
At what age must UK Supreme Court justices retire?
At what age must UK Supreme Court justices retire?
75
Which case ended racial segregation in US public schools in 1954?
Which case ended racial segregation in US public schools in 1954?
Brown v. Board of Education
Which 2010 case reshaped US campaign finance laws?
Which 2010 case reshaped US campaign finance laws?
Citizens United v. FEC
What principle limits the UK Supreme Court's power to invalidate legislation?
What principle limits the UK Supreme Court's power to invalidate legislation?
Parliamentary sovereignty
What did the 2017 Miller case rule about Brexit?
What did the 2017 Miller case rule about Brexit?
Parliament must authorize Article 50