20.4.4 - Checks and balances - rights protection Flashcards
1
Q
Roughly how many cases does the Supreme Court hear every year?
A
80
2
Q
When was the last time Congress passed an amendment to overturn a Court ruling?
A
The 16th amendment in 1913 - allows Congress to levy an income tax
3
Q
Parts of what act were struck down by the Court in 2018?
A
The Voting Rights Act 1965
4
Q
What did Senator Schumer say about the Supreme Court striking down on some parts of the Voting Rights Act 1965?
A
‘Make no mistake about it, this is a back door way to gut the Voting Rights Act’
5
Q
What did the Supreme Court declare unconstitutional in Boumediene v Bush 2008?
A
The Military Commissions Act 2006
6
Q
What is an ‘imperial judiciary’?
A
A judiciary which is overly powerful due to a lack of effective checks and balances placed on its power
