AP comp gov judiciary

Iran Basic definition

The judiciary's major function is to ensure the legal systems is based on religious law meaning Judges must be trained in islamic sharia law.

Who appoints who? Iran

The head of the Judicary is appointed by the supreme leader and can nominate half of the Guardian council with approval by the majies

Nigeria definition

The judicany has the power of Judical review, and an effort has been made to reestablish its legitimacy and independence by reducing corruption

Under me system of federalism- Islam ; sharia courts have been established in north→ north is 90% Muslim → sharia courts

South is more Christian so no sharia law

Who appoints who? Nigeria

supreme court judges are recommended by a judicial council and are appointed by the president with confirmation from the senate

Russia definition

Government uses the Judicial system to target opposition

Who appoints who? Russia

judges are nominated by the president and approved by the federation Council

Mexico

• The judiciary is in transition

• The supreme court has the power of Judicial review and constitutional amendments have been implemented with the intent to make the system more independent and effective

Who appoints who? Mexico

In Mexico the supreme Court magishates are nominated by the president and approved by the senate for 15 year terms.

The Uk definition

• The Judical system uses Common law to enforce the rule of law.

• Major functions of the supreme Court includes i serving as the final court of appeals, protecting civil rights and liberties and ruling cleroluhur disputes

China definition

• Rule by law-meaning they use the judicial law to their benefit. This countries communist government controls most judicial appointments.

• no judicial review

• they use their judicial legal system to go after political rivals and control their people

Rule by law

Law is an instrument tool of political power

Rule of law

The idea that law should stand above everyone as an agency above the land.

Common law

High courts decide on cases and those decisions set a precedent for the future (only in uk)

Rode law

Laws that are written down

Who appoints who? UK

appointed by the British monarch on the advice of the prime minister, who receives recommendations from a selection commission

Who appoints who? China

selected and appointed by the standing committees of the respective people's congresses, and assistant judges and assistant procurators are appointed by the respective courts and prosecutors