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The Executive and the Judiciary
created by
Diamondsa…
on 31 Jan 12
Politic
Very hard level
(36% of success)
11 questions - 13 players
This quiz examines the relationship between the executive and the judiciary as part of the separation of powers.
1
Can courts review the Royal Prerogative?
Yes
No
Only in some circumstances
2
Which case changed the law on judicial review and the Royal Prerogative?
R v Chief Metropolitan Stipendary Magistrate, ex parte Choudhury
GCHQ
Secretary of State for Defence v Guardian Newspaper Ltf
R v Ponting
NHS Charges
3
Who are the law officers of the Crown?
The Primeminister and Transport Minister
The Law Minister and Legal Minister
The Attorney General and Minister for the Department of Home Affairs
The Home Secretary and Solicitor General
The Attorney General and Solicitor General
4
What do the law officers of the crown do?
Give legal advice to the government and consent to prosecutions
Give legal advice based on party considerations
Represent the government in court
Act as ministers responsible for all areas of law
Advice the Primeminister on policy considerations
5
What should courts reviewing the legality of executive action not do?
Review the process through which a decision was made
Look at whether a decision was ultra vires
Second guess policy decisions
Examine the legality of the decision
Examine if there was any procedural impropriatry
6
Does judiciary deciding disputes constitute a breach of the seperation of powers?
Yes
No
7
Is there an overlap between the executive and judiciary
Yes
No
8
Which of these inquiries was not chaired by a judge?
Twitter Investigation
Death of Dr. Kelly
BSE
2003 Iraq War
Torture of Terrorists
9
Why might the chairing of inquiries be a problem?
Judges do not really understand the law
The executive should investigate it's own actions
Judges become subject to political criticism
It creates a check on the executive
Judges do not understand the issues
10
In the US who appoints judges?
The executive and congress
Democratically elected
Judicial Appointments Committee
Independent Advisors
The president
11
In the UK who appoints judges?
Judicial Appointment Commission
Democratically elected
The Home Secutary
The Crown
The Attorney General
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