Politics Mock P1

Question 1

3 Ways judicial independence is maintained in the UK

Answer 1

1. Separated From Parliament e.g, Constitutional Reform act
   → Removes a conflict of interest between the government
2. Judges get an indefinite term
   - Provides Job security
3. Judges are paid well
   - Stops financial bribes

Question 2

Explain and analyse 3 influences MPs when voting

Answer 2

1. Trustee - MPs Vote based on their personal opinion e.g., MPs voting over the Abortion Act in the UK
2. Delegate - MPs vote based on their constituencies. e.g., Zac Goldsmith voting against 3rd runway at Heathrow
3. Mandate - MPs Vote based on the manifestoes of their party, e.g., Conservative MPs voting for Brexit.

Question 3

3 Circumstances when Referendums occur

Answer 3

1. 5 May 2011: UK – the referendum on whether to change the voting system for electing MPs to the House of Commons from first past the post to the alternative vote (no- 68%. Turnout 42%)
2. 18 September 2014: Scotland – the referendum on whether Scotland should become independent (no- 55%. Turnout 85%).
3. 23 June 2016: UK – the referendum on whether the UK should remain a member of the European Union or leave the European Union (leave- 52%. Turnout 72%)