Lesson 19 (Keal)

Question 1

Give an example that shows the Supreme Court has limited powers?

Answer 1

2023

Rishi Sunak wanted to send people to Rwanda

Supreme Court said Rwanda is an unsafe country so he can’t do this

He passed legislation saying it is safe so he could

Question 2

PCCs?

Answer 2

Police and Crime Commissioners

Question 3

Are PCCs elected?

Answer 3

yes

Question 4

Why are PCCs being elected a good thing?

Answer 4

Vulnerable minorities would feel as though the police target them / don’t care about them can vote for someone that does

Question 5

Why could PCCs be a bad thing?

Answer 5

People might elect someone based on their political beliefs, rather than their experience.

Question 6

Who does Rishi Sunak want in charge instead of PCCs?

Answer 6

Mayors

Question 7

Who originally thought of PCCs?

Answer 7

David Cameron

Question 8

What undermines the power of PCCs? (think mandate)

Answer 8

a low percent of people vote in PCC elections giving them a weak mandate

Question 9

Which mayors already have PCC powers?

Answer 9

London

Greater Manchester

West Yorkshire