Parliamentary Interaction with Other Branches
How Parliament relates to the executive and judiciary
Real World
The Supreme Court's 2019 Miller II ruling declared Boris Johnson's prorogation of Parliament unlawful, demonstrating that the judiciary can check executive power even when the executive acts through the Crown's prerogative powers.
Exam Focus
Use 'fusion of powers' rather than 'separation of powers' when describing the UK system — this distinction earns marks for constitutional accuracy.
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