Classic Classic Quiz The Executive and the Judiciary by Diamondsareforever Diamondsareforever 13 played - 12 yrs ago This quiz examines the relationship between the executive and the judiciary as part of the separation of powers. QUIZ 11 QUESTIONS expert 1 Can courts review the Royal Prerogative? YesNoOnly in some circumstances 2 Which case changed the law on judicial review and the Royal Prerogative? R v Chief Metropolitan Stipendary Magistrate, ex parte ChoudhuryGCHQSecretary of State for Defence v Guardian Newspaper LtfR v PontingNHS Charges 3 Who are the law officers of the Crown? The Primeminister and Transport MinisterThe Law Minister and Legal MinisterThe Attorney General and Minister for the Department of Home AffairsThe Home Secretary and Solicitor GeneralThe Attorney General and Solicitor General 4 What do the law officers of the crown do? Give legal advice to the government and consent to prosecutionsGive legal advice based on party considerationsRepresent the government in courtAct as ministers responsible for all areas of lawAdvice 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 madeLook at whether a decision was ultra viresSecond guess policy decisionsExamine the legality of the decisionExamine if there was any procedural impropriatry 6 Does judiciary deciding disputes constitute a breach of the seperation of powers? YesNo 7 Is there an overlap between the executive and judiciary YesNo 8 Which of these inquiries was not chaired by a judge? Twitter InvestigationDeath of Dr. KellyBSE2003 Iraq WarTorture of Terrorists 9 Why might the chairing of inquiries be a problem? Judges do not really understand the lawThe executive should investigate it's own actionsJudges become subject to political criticismIt creates a check on the executiveJudges do not understand the issues 10 In the US who appoints judges? The executive and congressDemocratically electedJudicial Appointments CommitteeIndependent AdvisorsThe president 11 In the UK who appoints judges? Judicial Appointment CommissionDemocratically electedThe Home SecutaryThe CrownThe Attorney General A mistake in this Quiz ? Contact the author Commentaires
