judiciary

Question 1

judiciary?

Answer 1

one supreme -
judges
set precedent to set precedent - establishes common law
sc- makes law judgements - landmark rulings ( cant impeach)

Question 2

membership

Answer 2

9 justices- odd number otherwise can result in 50/50 split - can debate and discuss
membership - set by congressional act (appointed by president and confirmed by senate)

Question 2

layers below the sc

Question 2

appointment process

Answer 2

.vacancy opens- due to death and retirement
.president considers possible nominees suggestions made by their adviser’s

Question 3

factors to consider

Answer 3

age
view/ previous judgements
career / background

Question 6

‘The UK Supreme Court has become as judicially and politically important as the Us Supreme Court.’ 25

Question 7

to what extent is us sc a politicized institution

Question 8

Citizens’ rights are better protected by the judiciary in the USA than in the UK.’ Analyse and
evaluate this statement. 25

Question 9

three ways in which sc has protected civil rights

Question 10

three ways in which sc interprets constitution

Answer 10

1. judicial review