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Key learning points

  1. In this lesson, we will look at the role of the UK Supreme Court, consider the types of cases it hears and compare it to the US Supreme Court.

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5 Questions

Q1.
True or false, there are at least 6 separate elements of UK state that hold power?
False
Correct answer: True
Q2.
True or false, the PM can appoint their own choice of government ministers?
False
Correct answer: True
Q3.
True or false, the House of Lords can veto a bill?
Correct answer: False
True
Q4.
True or false, the separation of powers is a way of preventing dictatorship?
False
Correct answer: True
Q5.
True or false, disagreements sometimes occur between the different elements that hold power?
False
Correct answer: True

5 Questions

Q1.
True or false, the UK Supreme Court is opposite the Houses of Parliament?
False
Correct answer: True
Q2.
True or false, the UK Supreme Court has 13 Justices?
Correct answer: False
True
Q3.
True or false, the UK Supreme Court has 4 courtrooms?
Correct answer: False
True
Q4.
True or false, the UK Supreme Court is the highest court for civil law?
False
Correct answer: True
Q5.
True or false, the US Supreme Court has more Justices than the UK Supreme Court?
Correct answer: False
True