a formal, legal institution where disputes are heard and resolved, and where justice is administered according to the law

the branch of the state responsible for interpreting and applying the law; it is composed of judges and other legal officials

the upper house of Parliament, composed of life peers and hereditary peers, who scrutinise bills approved by the House of Commons; the House of Lords meets in the Palace of Westminster

What does the Supreme Court do?

Citizenship

Is the physical set up of the House of Commons fit for purpose?

Should parliamentary procedures be modernised?

What are the advantages and disadvantages of an uncodified constitution?

What are the benefits and drawbacks of a bicameral system?

Why do we have a separation of powers?

In this unit pupils consider why we need a separation of powers and whether the current political structures are fit for purpose.

What is the nature of the British Constitution?

a formal, legal institution where disputes are heard and resolved.

the branch of State that is responsible for enforcing the law.

The Supreme Court is the highest court of {{}} in the UK.

What is the main role of the Supreme Court in relation to lower courts?

Which of the following is a key function of the Supreme Court in the UK?

The Supreme Court deals with appeals for criminal and {{}} courts.

House of Lords takes on role of hearing petitions

Lord Chancellor is no longer the head of the judiciary

What are the branches of separation of power in the UK?

the branch responsible for enforcing laws and running government.

the branch responsible for interpreting and applying the law.

The UK Parliament is made up of the monarchy, the {{}} and the House of Lords.

To allow each branch of government to work together closely.

To ensure that no branch becomes too powerful.

What is the main purpose of the separation of powers in the UK?

 It decides whether someone is guilty or innocent.

It re-examines evidence and determines the facts of a case.

 It orders new trials for criminal cases.

It hears appeals on legal matters and sets precedents.

What is the role of the Supreme Court in criminal cases?

a single written document that outlines all laws

a set of rules created only by the House of Commons

a collection of laws, principles and practices that govern the country

a document created and updated by the Prime Minister

Which of the following best describes the UK’s constitution?

What does the Supreme Court do?

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