Comparative

Question 1

3 similarities between SCs power.

Answer 1

1) Highest appellate court- have led to significant political impact
2) Role of interpreting the law; limited by requirement of explanation
3) Limited by constitution; no power of initiation and no enforcement power

Question 2

3 differences in SC power?

Answer 2

1) Appointments; neutral v political
2) Parliamentary v constitutional sovereignty
3) Codified vs uncodified constitution

Question 3

3 key differences between UK and US pressure groups?

Answer 3

1) Achievement
2) Methods
3) Influence

Question 4

3 key similarities between the HoL and the House of representatives.

Answer 4

-Elected by constituencies
-Legislative function
-Committees and scrutiny

Question 5

3 key differences between the HoL and the House of representatives.

Answer 5

-Different levels of equality
-Fusion
-Frequency of elections

Question 6

3 similarities between the party system

Answer 6

-2 party system
-1 conservative 1 liberal
-Tactical voting

Question 7

3 differences between the party system

Answer 7

-US more ideologically right
-UK greater party representation
-UK some proportional systems

Question 8

3 similarities between limits to US and UK executives?

Answer 8

-Both limited by the SC
-Both limited by the legislature
-Elections for accountability

Question 9

3 differences between limits to US and UK executives?

Answer 9

-Cabinet limits differ in extent
-Elections: president voted for directly; PM not
-Term limits