Lesson 2.4.1
2.4.1 The Supreme Court and the policy-making process Quiz: Pearson Edexcel Politics, Unit 2
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The 20 questions
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In which year did the UK Supreme Court officially assume its judicial functions?
- 2005
- 2009
- 2011
- 1998
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What principle requires Supreme Court judges to decide cases free from political bias?
- Judicial independence
- Parliamentary sovereignty
- Judicial neutrality
- Judicial review
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What principle protects Supreme Court judges from pressure by the executive or Parliament?
- Judicial neutrality
- Rule of law
- Judicial independence
- Ultra vires
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What is the legal process by which courts examine the lawfulness of public body decisions?
- Judicial review
- Statutory interpretation
- Prorogation
- Injunction
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What term describes an action taken by a public body beyond its legal authority?
- Ultra vires
- Sub judice
- Habeas corpus
- Ultra petita
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Which case ruled that the government needed Parliament's authority before triggering Article 50?
- Factortame case
- R (Miller) v Secretary of State
- R (Evans) v Attorney General
- R v Jackson
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What core legal process allows the Supreme Court to check executive actions?
- Statutory interpretation
- Judicial review
- Legislative consent
- Royal prerogative
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Which doctrine prevents the UK Supreme Court from striking down Acts of Parliament?
- Parliamentary sovereignty
- Judicial neutrality
- Rule of law
- Royal prerogative
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What legal term describes a government decision made beyond a minister's statutory powers?
- Sub judice
- Habeas corpus
- Incompatible
- Ultra vires
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What ultimate constitutional check allows Parliament to reverse Supreme Court policy rulings?
- Judicial appointment
- Dissolving Parliament
- Royal assent
- Passing new legislation
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Who holds primary responsibility for formulating political policy in the UK constitution?
- The Supreme Court
- Senior civil servants
- Government and Parliament
- The Privy Council
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Which quality enables judges to hold the executive accountable without fear of reprisal?
- Legal pluralism
- Statutory authority
- Judicial independence
- Judicial neutrality
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What is the main democratic criticism levelled against the Supreme Court's growing policy role?
- Slow decision-making
- Excessive cost
- Political bias
- Unelected judges
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Which concept ensures public trust by requiring judges to remain impartial and unbiased?
- Judicial precedent
- Judicial activism
- Judicial neutrality
- Judicial review
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What constitutional mechanism allows the courts to check the executive?
- Judicial review
- Secondary legislation
- Constitutional reform
- Parliamentary questions
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What action do courts take when ministerial regulations exceed parent Act powers?
- Quashing the decision
- Imprisoning the minister
- Dissolving Parliament
- Rewriting the statute
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Why does the Supreme Court's involvement in major political issues cause controversy?
- Violation of treaties
- Lack of expertise
- Lack of accountability
- Financial corruption
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How best describes the Supreme Court's actual influence on policy-making?
- Absolute and supreme
- Significant but bounded
- Completely negligible
- Directly democratic
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Which ground of judicial review assesses whether an executive decision was irrational?
- Ultra vires
- Natural justice
- Wednesbury unreasonableness
- Legitimate expectation
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What is the ultimate function of the UK Supreme Court regarding public bodies?
- Holding them to law
- Writing secondary legislation
- Vetoing government budgets
- Appointing cabinet ministers
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