The Judiciary Flashcards

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what is the role of the judiciary?

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  • make changes to law through the doctrine of precedent: higher courts may declare what law is in a given situation and apply it to similar cases.
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what powers do the judiciary have?

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  • judges make statements in judgements highlighting issues
    with law
  • senior judges may be asked to investigate and report back on changes to the law.
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