Comparing Civil Rights and Judiciaries
A comparison of how civil rights are protected and the role of the judiciary in the UK and the US. Students will assess the power of the respective Supreme Courts.
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A comparison of how civil rights are protected and the role of the judiciary in the UK and the US. Students will assess the power of the respective Supreme Courts.
Key Questions
- How does the protection of civil rights differ between the UK and the US?
- Which Supreme Court has a greater impact on public policy?
- How do cultural theories explain differing attitudes towards rights in both nations?
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