What does the supreme court do?
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- 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
Q2.
True or false, the PM can appoint their own choice of government ministers?
False
Q3.
True or false, the House of Lords can veto a bill?
True
Q4.
True or false, the separation of powers is a way of preventing dictatorship?
False
Q5.
True or false, disagreements sometimes occur between the different elements that hold power?
False
5 Questions
Q1.
True or false, the UK Supreme Court is opposite the Houses of Parliament?
False
Q2.
True or false, the UK Supreme Court has 13 Justices?
True
Q3.
True or false, the UK Supreme Court has 4 courtrooms?
True
Q4.
True or false, the UK Supreme Court is the highest court for civil law?
False
Q5.
True or false, the US Supreme Court has more Justices than the UK Supreme Court?
True