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Which of the following is a purpose of the Basic Principles mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is a purpose of the Basic Principles mentioned in the text?
- To interfere with the functioning of the executive branch
- To provide guidance for ethical conduct of judges (correct)
- To restrict the power of the judiciary
- To promote corruption within the judiciary
What is a key aspect of judicial independence according to the text?
What is a key aspect of judicial independence according to the text?
- Following directives from the executive branch
- Conducting activities without any regulations
- Being accountable to external bias
- Ensuring a fair trial and upholding rule of law (correct)
How do the Basic Principles assist members of the executive and the legislature?
How do the Basic Principles assist members of the executive and the legislature?
- By providing guidance on judicial misconduct
- By enforcing stricter regulations on them
- By supporting them to understand judicial functioning (correct)
- By limiting their influence on judicial decisions
What do the core values of integrity, propriety, and equality in the text lead to?
What do the core values of integrity, propriety, and equality in the text lead to?
Why is judicial independence considered a prime value in governance?
Why is judicial independence considered a prime value in governance?
What is the role of judges in upholding judicial independence according to the text?
What is the role of judges in upholding judicial independence according to the text?
Which factor should a judge base their judicial function on according to the text?
Which factor should a judge base their judicial function on according to the text?
What should a judge avoid when adjudicating matters according to the text?
What should a judge avoid when adjudicating matters according to the text?
What should a judge be free from according to the text?
What should a judge be free from according to the text?
What is emphasized for a judge's authority in relation to society in general?
What is emphasized for a judge's authority in relation to society in general?
Which type of influences should a judge be free from while exercising authority according to the text?
Which type of influences should a judge be free from while exercising authority according to the text?
What should a judge's observation be solely based on according to the text?
What should a judge's observation be solely based on according to the text?
