Politics unit 1 - Rights - Flashcards in A Level and IB Government & Politics

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Created on: 07-10-19 21:45

When was the Magna Carta issued and by which King?

1215 / King John

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Which clause in the Magna Carta is still relevant today?

Habeus Corpus

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What was the name of the document drawn up by 10 European countries after WW2 abd came into force in 1953?

European Convention Of Human Rights

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Where is the ECHR which was established in 1959?

Strasbourg

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What year was the Human Rights Act passed?

1998

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What is judicial review?

Judicial review is a process under which executive or legislative actions are subject to review by the judiciary. A court with authority for judicial review may invalidate laws, acts and governmental actions that are incompatible with a higher author

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Politics unit 1 - Rights