Prerogative Powers and R v secretary case

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What did the home secretary use to detain asylum seekers?

Legislative powers

Executive powers

Prerogative powers (correct)

Judicial powers

What is a characteristic of the government's use of prerogative powers?

It requires approval from the legislature

It does not need approval from the legislature (correct)

It is only used in times of war

It is clearly defined in the constitution

What is a challenge in understanding the scope of prerogative powers?

They are clearly defined in the constitution

It is hard to determine their limits (correct)

They are only used in specific circumstances

They are only used by the legislature

What were the asylum seekers doing while being detained?

Having their applications processed Signup and view all the answers

What was the court asked to consider in the case?

The extent of the home secretary's powers under prerogative Signup and view all the answers

What is a key feature of the government's prerogative powers?

They do not need approval. Signup and view all the answers

What was the home secretary's action towards asylum seekers?

The home secretary detained asylum seekers. Signup and view all the answers

What is a challenge related to the royal prerogative?

Determining the limits of its powers. Signup and view all the answers

What was the status of asylum seekers' applications during detention?

Their applications were being processed. Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of the royal prerogative?

It is a legacy of the monarch's absolute authority. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the royal prerogative in relation to the government's actions?

It enables the government to act without needing approval Signup and view all the answers

What was the issue with the asylum seekers during detention?

Their applications were being processed Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of the unclear limits of the prerogative powers?

It is difficult to determine the extent of the government's powers Signup and view all the answers

Why is the royal prerogative a significant issue in this case?

It raises questions about the government's accountability Signup and view all the answers

What was the court's role in this case?

To consider the extent of the home secretary's powers Signup and view all the answers

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