Sovereignty & The EU Flashcards
What is the definition for Supreme Court?
The highest court in the UK political system
What is the definition of judicial neutrality?
The principle that Jaji should not be influenced by personal political opinions, and should remain outside of party politics
What is the definition of judicial independence?
The principle that judges should not be influenced by other branches of government, particularly the executive
What is the definition of judicial review?
The power of the judiciary to review, and sometimes reverse actions by the branches of government that breach the law or that are incompatible with human rights act 1998
What is the definition of elective dictatorship?
A government that dominates parliament, usually due to a large majority, and therefore has few limits and its powers
What is the definition of European Union?
A political and economic union of a group of European countries
What is the definition of four freedoms EU?
The principal of free movement of goods, services, capital and people within the EU single market.
What is the definition of legal sovereignty?
The legal right to exercise sovereignty (Sov in theory)
What is the definition of political sovereignty?
The political ability to exercise sovereignty (sov in practice)
What is the definition of ultra vires?
It means ‘beyond the powers’ therefore an action that is taken without legal authority when it requires it
