Comp Gov Judiciary Branch

How is UK Judiciary Chosen?

Selected by Monarch with recommendation from the Prime Minister

What is the term limit for the UK Judiciary?

Renewable 5-year term, must retire at 75

Is the UK rule of law or rule by law? Independent or not independent?

Rule of law - independent judiciary that upholds laws and protects rights.

How is China’s Judiciary chosen?

Appointed by the standing committee of the people’s Congress in each province

What is the term limit for Chinese Judiciary?

Two 5-year terms

Is Chinese Judiciary rule of law or rule by law? Independent or not independent?

Rule by law — not independent

How is Russia’s Judiciary chosen?

Judges are nominated by the President and approved by the federation council

What is the term limit for Russia’s Judiciary?

None - life

Is Russia’s Judiciary rule of law or rule by law? Independent or not independent

Rule by law - not independent (Brittany griner)

How is Iranian Judiciary chosen?

The head of the Judiciary is appointed by the supreme leader (must be cleric) and can nominate half of the guardian council with approval by the Majiles

What is the term limit for the Iranian Judiciary?

Two 5-year terms for chief judge

Is the Iranian Judiciary Rule of law of rule by law? Independent or not independent?

Rule by law - not independent, heavily influenced by the Supreme Leader and clerical authority.

How is the Mexican Judiciary chosen?

Supreme court magistrates are nominated by the President and approved by the Senate for a term of 15 years

Is the Mexican jury rule of law or rule by law? independent or not independent?

Rule of law — independent.

How is Nigerian Judiciary chosen?

The judiciary is appointed by the President, with confirmation by the Senate

What is the term limit for Nigerian Judiciary?

Life or 70 years. Can retire at 65

Is the Nigerian government rule of law or rule by law? Independent or not independent?

Rule of law — independent

What is common law?

A legal system based on judicial precedents and customs, rather than written statutes.

What is code law?

Laws that are clearly written down