Comparative side

Question 1

Examples from both in which legislatures pass legislation to protect civil rights

Answer 1

1) UK- 2010 equality act

2) US- 1965 Civil Rights act

Question 2

Which amendment gave women the right to vote?

Answer 2

19th

Question 3

How does the UK judiciary protect rights and liberties of citizens?

Answer 3

HRA 1999 (which incorporated European Convention on human rights) - included right to a fair trial and right to life

Question 4

In what case did the UK judiciary uphold the freedom of information?

Answer 4

2015- sc ruled to publish a letter from Prince Charles to government ministers despite govt opposition

Question 5

Example of of judicial review power in protecting civil rights the UK?

Answer 5

Ruled that Chris Grayling as acting ultra vires in 2016 after he introduced a residence test to the Legal Aid act in 2012

Question 6

Example of a law passed by Parliament to protect rights

Answer 6

Equal Pay Act 2010 which protected anti-discrimination legislation in a single law to protect ethnic minorities, women, disabled

Question 7

Who promised an entrenched UK Bill of Rights?

Answer 7

David Cameron