Rational, Cultural, and Structural Approaches: UK vs. US Supreme Courts (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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What does the rational approach focus on when examining Supreme Court decisions?
What does the rational approach focus on when examining Supreme Court decisions?
Self-interest, goals, strategic calculations
What does the cultural approach emphasize in shaping judicial behaviour?
What does the cultural approach emphasize in shaping judicial behaviour?
Traditions, norms, and values
What does the structural approach concentrate on?
What does the structural approach concentrate on?
Institutional framework and legal structures
Which principle influences UK Supreme Court judges' rational decision-making?
Which principle influences UK Supreme Court judges' rational decision-making?
Parliamentary sovereignty
How are US Supreme Court justices appointed?
How are US Supreme Court justices appointed?
For life
What can the UK Supreme Court NOT do regarding primary legislation?
What can the UK Supreme Court NOT do regarding primary legislation?
Overturn it
Which case established the principle of judicial review in the US in 1803?
Which case established the principle of judicial review in the US in 1803?
Marbury v. Madison
When was the UK Supreme Court established?
When was the UK Supreme Court established?
2009
What cultural tradition characterises the US Supreme Court's approach?
What cultural tradition characterises the US Supreme Court's approach?
Judicial activism
What can the UK Supreme Court issue regarding the European Convention on Human Rights?
What can the UK Supreme Court issue regarding the European Convention on Human Rights?
Declarations of incompatibility
What employment protection do both UK and US Supreme Court judges share?
What employment protection do both UK and US Supreme Court judges share?
Security of tenure
What type of constitution does the UK operate under?
What type of constitution does the UK operate under?
Uncodified constitution
What did the UK Supreme Court rule on regarding Johnson's attempt to suspend Parliament?
What did the UK Supreme Court rule on regarding Johnson's attempt to suspend Parliament?
Did not allow the 6-week suspension