Judicial Review: Challenging Government Decisions

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Which branch of government is responsible for enforcing laws?

Executive (correct)

Legislative

Judicial

Parliamentary

What is the principle behind the separation of powers among the executive, legislative, and judicial branches?

To give more power to the executive

To reduce the power of the judiciary

To promote the rule of Parliament

To ensure a system of checks and balances (correct)

What is the main purpose of Judicial Review?

To give more power to the executive

To interpret laws

To make new laws

To provide a critical check on the power of the state (correct)

What is the time limit for initiating Judicial Review proceedings?

Three months Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the pre-action protocol in Judicial Review?

To resolve the issue outside of court Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the locus standi requirement in Judicial Review?

To ensure only directly affected parties can bring a claim Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of judicial review in a legal system?

To ensure that public authorities act within their legal authority Signup and view all the answers

What is the fundamental principle that emphasizes the equality of all individuals before the law?

Rule of Law Signup and view all the answers

What is the potential conflict that may arise between the concept of judicial review and the principle of separation of powers?

Judicial review may lead to the accumulation of power by the judiciary Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the rule of law in a society?

To maintain a stable and orderly society Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of judicial review in ensuring that public bodies act within their legal authority?

It serves as a safeguard against governmental abuse of power Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between judicial review and the rule of law?

Judicial review is a component of the rule of law Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of obtaining permission from the court before proceeding with a judicial review challenge?

To ensure that the claimant has a valid legal reason to proceed Signup and view all the answers

What type of body can be challenged through judicial review?

Either a public body or a private body performing a public function Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following grounds for judicial review alleges that the decision or action was made unlawfully?

Illegality Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a Quashing Order in judicial review?

To nullify the decision or action under review Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the concept that the decision or action is so unreasonable that no reasonable authority could have made it?

Wednesbury unreasonableness Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a Mandatory Order in judicial review?

To direct the defendant to perform a specific act or duty Signup and view all the answers

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