Law 3101A/B Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Presidential System, Parliamentary System
16 Oct 2018
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Echr: - particular the government shall not put pressure on judges(cid:495) decisions. Don(cid:495)t depend on the government for appointment or re- appointment. Can be appointed for life (cant be removed that easy) or limited term elected judges: - by popular vote. Parliamentary system: - head of executive relies on the confidence of the parliament to come to or stay in office. Presidential system: - head of executive is elected independently from parliament. Semi- presidential system: - directly elected head of state and a prime minister who is accountable to parliament share executive power. Courts check legality of acts of these institutions. Ultimate power of judicial review is constitutional review const. review: - court checks weather legislation adopted by parliament itself is lawful. The rule of law broad sense: - fairness, inclusiveness, independent adjudication, accountability narrow sense: - state rules through law. Legality: - state action requires a legal basis: - state may do nothing unless it is authorized by law.
