1.4.1 The judiciary and its relationship with other branches

• The main components of the UK government are the Legislature, Executive, and Judiciary
• What is the purpose of checks and balances between the branches of government?

  Preventing abuse of power
• Judicial independence is essential for the judiciary to effectively uphold the law without interference.

  True
• The judiciary protects the rights and freedoms of citizens against government overreach by upholding civil liberties.
• Which branch of the UK government is responsible for making laws?

  Legislature
• The system of checks and balances is designed to prevent any single branch from accumulating too much power.

  True
• The Legislature is composed of the House of Commons and the House of Lords.
• Which branch of the UK government enforces laws?

  Executive
• Match the branch of government with its role:

  Legislature ↔️ Makes laws

  Executive ↔️ Enforces laws

  Judiciary ↔️ Interprets laws
• The system of checks and balances ensures that no single branch becomes too powerful
• The executive checks the legislature by vetoing laws.


  True
• What is the key aspect of the relationship between the judiciary and the legislative branch?

  Judicial review
• The power of judicial review acts as a check on the legislative branch.
• What tool allows the judiciary to examine executive decisions and policies?

  Judicial review
• The judiciary's independence from other branches helps maintain the system of checks and balances
• Match the branch of government with its example:

  Legislature ↔️ House of Commons

  Executive ↔️ Prime Minister

  Judiciary ↔️ Courts
• What is the foundational element of the UK's constitutional framework according to the principle of separation of powers?

  Dividing government into branches
• Arrange the branches of government in the order of their primary roles:

  1️⃣ Legislature (Makes laws)

  2️⃣ Executive (Implements laws)

  3️⃣ Judiciary (Interprets laws)
• Which branch of government enforces laws in the UK?

  Executive
• The separation of powers prevents any single branch from becoming too powerful
• Checks and balances ensure that no single branch of government becomes too dominant.

  True
• How does the executive check the legislature in the UK?

  Vetoing laws
• What is the power of judicial review in the UK's constitutional framework?

  Reviewing laws and actions
• Steps in the process of judicial review

  1️⃣ Courts examine legislation

  2️⃣ Determine constitutionality

  3️⃣ Strike down or interpret
• What is the role of mutual oversight between the judiciary and the executive branch?

  Ensuring accountability
• Match the branch with its role in the UK's constitutional framework:

  Executive ↔️ Enforces laws

  Legislature ↔️ Makes laws

  Judiciary ↔️ Interprets laws
• What is the purpose of judicial review in the UK?

  Ensuring legality
• What is judicial review in the UK legal system?

  Examining executive and legislative actions
• Courts can review and overturn executive decisions through judicial review
• Judicial review is essential for maintaining checks and balances in the UK.


  True
• Why is judicial independence important in the UK legal system?

  Ensures impartial application of law
• The judiciary can review executive actions through judicial review
• Judicial independence allows courts to protect civil liberties effectively.

  True
• What is the purpose of checks and balances in the UK's system of government?

  To limit abuse of power
• What is the primary role of the UK judiciary?

  Interpreting and applying the law
• The principle of separation of powers ensures that each branch of government has distinct powers and responsibilities.

  True
• The process by which the judiciary reviews the actions of other branches to ensure they are lawful is called judicial
• What is one key role of the UK judiciary in relation to the law?

  Interpreting the law
• The UK judiciary's independence from the other branches is crucial for maintaining the balance of power.


  True
• The Executive branch is responsible for implementing and enforcing laws.