Separation of Powers (OCR A-Level Law): Quizzes
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Who developed the doctrine of separation of powers?
Who developed the doctrine of separation of powers?
Baron de Montesquieu
What is the primary role of the executive branch?
What is the primary role of the executive branch?
Implements and enforces laws
Which institution forms the legislature in the UK?
Which institution forms the legislature in the UK?
Parliament
The three powers must never be concentrated in what?
The three powers must never be concentrated in what?
One specific person or body
In R (Miller) v PM (2019), what did the Supreme Court rule about prorogation?
In R (Miller) v PM (2019), what did the Supreme Court rule about prorogation?
Unlawful and void
What is judicial review?
What is judicial review?
A process to challenge gov't decisions
Which is NOT one of the four mechanisms protecting judicial independence?
Which is NOT one of the four mechanisms protecting judicial independence?
Parliamentary approval of verdicts
What does security of tenure protect judges from?
What does security of tenure protect judges from?
Removal when governments change
What does 'justiciable' mean?
What does 'justiciable' mean?
Appropriate for judicial determination
What does immunity from suit provide for judges?
What does immunity from suit provide for judges?
Freedom from legal action for decisions