Relations between the branches
16 pages of highly detailed, comprehensive A-Level Edexcel Politics notes on the topic of the relations between the branches. Discusses:
The Supreme Court - its role, composition, influence (over executive and Parliament)
Concept of judicial independence and neutrality
Supreme Court power of judicial review
The relationship between the Executive and Parliament and how this has changed from 1979
The aims, role and impact of the European Union (EU) on the UK government.
Arguments for and against the UK membership of the EU
The role of EU in policymaking and the impact of EU policies on the UK
The location sovereignty in the UK political system and ways in which Parliament remains sovereign and ways in which there have been challenges to parliamentary sovereignty (especially considering the Supreme Court with case studies)