Rule of law

Question 1

parliamentary supremacy

Answer 1

Act of Parliament can overrule any other law and no other body has the right to override or set aside an Act of Parliament

Question 2

Supremacy of ordinary law

Answer 2

Nobody is above the law

Question 3

Equality before the law

Answer 3

Enjoying benefits of the law equally and being equally.

Question 4

arbitrary power

Answer 4

Power held by an individual

Question 5

discretionary power

Answer 5

Powers used by the head of state without referral to Gov. procedure

Question 6

Independence of judiciary

Answer 6

judges must be free to exercise their judicial powers without interference from, the State, the media or powerful individuals or large companies

Question 7

Principle of natural justice

Answer 7

the rule against bias (nemo iudex in causa sua) and the right to a fair hearing (audi alteram partem) rules
that protect minimum rights of the individual against the arbitrary procedure