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?

    <p>Having their applications processed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the court asked to consider in the case?

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

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

    <p>They do not need approval.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The home secretary detained asylum seekers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a challenge related to the royal prerogative?

    <p>Determining the limits of its powers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Their applications were being processed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of the royal prerogative?

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

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

    <p>It enables the government to act without needing approval</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the issue with the asylum seekers during detention?

    <p>Their applications were being processed</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>It raises questions about the government's accountability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the court's role in this case?

    <p>To consider the extent of the home secretary's powers</p> Signup and view all the answers

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