The Separation of Powers & The UK Constitution

Question 1

USA system

Answer 1

1. legislative- congress- make law
2. executive- president- govern country
3. judiciary- Supreme Court- uphold law & constitution

Question 2

UK system

Answer 2

1. legislature- parliament- make law
2. executive- government- put law into effect
3. judiciary- court- interpret & uphold law

Question 3

UKs overlap

Answer 3

means separation of powers isn’t important to constitution

Question 4

minister role

Answer 4

1. making delegated legislation

2. hear appeals in certain disputes

Question 5

judges role

Answer 5

1. make common law

2. in non-judicial role (chairing inquiries)

Question 6

checks & balance

Answer 6

1. counterbalancing influence which an organisation or system is regulated