UK Parliamentary System/UK Fusion/Separation of Powers
Judicial Branch
Supreme Court
Five Justices of Supreme Court hear appeals from Court of Appeal and exceptionally from High Court
How they are picked
The Judges are appointed by the Queen on the advice of the PM who receives recommendations from a selection commission.
There are 12 Judges
Judges of various law courts
Courts
Migistrate Courts, High Courts, Supreme Courts, Caribbean Court of Justice/Privy Council
The UK Courts of Law
The Rule of Law
Uphold the Law
Legislative Branch
House of Commons & House of Lords
The Legislative Branch can elect and may dismiss the executive branch through a vote of censure.
Elections
Voters elect and may choose not to re-elect, members of the legislature.
The Unwritten Constitution
Scrutinizes/Approves Laws Acts as a Safegaurd
Executive Branch (Her Majesty's Government)
Powers
The Executive Branch can dissolve the legislature and call for new elections. This is a result in dissolution of the executive branch as well.
Voters
Voters elect and may choose not to re-elect, the executive branch (Prime Minister)
Represents
The Will of the Majority
Primary Role
Runs Government
Puts forward Laws
Prime Minister & Cabinet, Govt Depts
