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AP Comparative Government
Unit 2 – Political Institutions
Topic 2.8
What is the function of the Supreme Court in the United Kingdom's judicial system?
Oversee the district and regional courts and ensure they follow parliamentary sovereignty.
Appoint justices to the High Courts and other lower courts.
Determine if the government's decision violates common law (law based on traditions).
Nullify laws passed by the Parliament if they are deemed unconstitutional.
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