Supreme Court - Strengths and Weaknesses Flashcards
1
Q
How is the Supreme Court independent
A
Separation of powers
Appointment process
Life tenure
Salary
2
Q
How is salary a feature that makes the SC independent
A
Their wage will not be decreased whilst in office
3
Q
Limitations of the SC
A
- Congress can overturn a decision
- Justices limited by time and workload
- Cannot initiate cases
- Checks and balances
- Stare decisis
4
Q
How can Congress overturn a decision
A
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5
Q
How effectively has the Bill of Rights been upheld in the USA
A
Freedom of speech arguably extended
Freedom of religion arguably defended
2nd amendment upheld
Use of death penalty restricted
6
Q
Example of freedom of speech extended
A
Citizens united v Federal Election Commission
7
Q
Example of freedom of religion extended
A
Zelman v Simmons Harris
8
Q
Example of second amendment upheld
A
District of Colombia v Heller
McDonald v City of Chicago
9
Q
Example of restricted use of death penalty
A
Roper v Simmons
Base v Rees
