LAW AUTUMN 2

The rule of law is an abstract idea and has been defined in many ways but which is not one of the three main rules?

• No person shall be sanctioned except in accordance with the law

• There must be fairness and clarity in the law

• Parliament has the right to create law

• There is equality before the law 

Which of these is not one three elements that Dicey said created the rule of law?

• An absence of state arbitary power

• Equality before the law

• Supremacy of ordinary law

• Parliamentary supremacy

Which of these is not a possible problem with Dicey's views on the rule of law?

• The state doesn't provide individuals with the means to challenge laws

• It conflicts with Parliamentary Supremacy

• May not consider the differences between people in terms of wealth

• Parliament can pass any law which would give the state arbitrary powers

Which of the following did von Hayek state was the key component in the rule of law?

• Equality before the law

• An absence of state arbitary power

• Parliamentary supremacy

• Supremacy of ordinary law

Which of the following did Joseph Raz state was the key point in the rule of law?

• An Act of Parliament can overrule any other law

• All parts of society are responsible for upholding the law

• Common law was developed from custom law

• Must be capable of guiding an individual's behaviour

Which Act recognised the rule of law and the importance of the independence of the judiciary

• Consumer Rights Act 2015

• Constitutional Reform Act 2005

• Criminal Justice Act 1998

• Constitutional Reform Act 1999

Acts of Parliament have to be passed by both Houses of Parliament

• True

• False

The House of Lords checks all new laws and has to approve them

• True

• False

Which of these is not part of 'Parliament?'

• House of Commons

• House of Lords

• Judiciary

• Monarch

Which of these statements best defines substantive law?

• It focuses on the rules, regulations, and decisions of government agencies

• The set of laws that governs how members of society are to behave

• The set of procedures for making, administering, and enforcing law