4.1.1 the role of the crown and parliament in law making Flashcards
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what are two roles of the House of Representatives
- to initiate and make laws
- to represent the people
describe the role of the house of representatives which is to initiate and make laws
The House of Representatives initiates most laws, which are further debated, amended, and voted upon by MP’s. It reflects the will of the majority and ensures responsible, democratic law-making while holding the government accountable.
describe the role of the house of representatives which is to represent the people
The House of Representatives represents the people by ensuring that each member (MP) is elected to speak and act on behalf of their electorate. This means laws and decisions made in the House reflect the views, needs, and interests of the Australian population
what are two roles of the senate
- to act as a house of review
- to scrutinise bills and governments administration
describe the role of the house of senates which is to act as a house of review
The Senate acts as a house of review by examining and debating bills passed by the House of Representatives. It ensures laws are carefully considered, can suggest amendments, and may reject bills, helping to prevent rushed or flawed legislation
describe the role of the senates which is to scrutinise bills and governments administration
The Senate scrutinises bills and government administration by carefully examining legislation in detail, often through specialized committees. Senators question government ministers, investigate issues, and monitor how government policies are implemented. This oversight helps to detect errors, prevent misuse of power, and promote transparency and accountability in the government’s actions
define the legislative assembly
The Legislative Assembly is the lower house of Victoria’s state parliament. It is made up of members elected to represent electoral districts, and its main role is to initiate and pass laws. The government is formed in the Assembly by the party or coalition that holds the majority of seats
define the legislative council
The Legislative Council is the upper house of Victoria’s state parliament. It reviews and scrutinises laws passed by the Legislative Assembly, providing a check on government power. Members are elected to represent regions and help ensure legislation is thoroughly examined before becoming law.
what are two roles of the legislative assembly
- to initiate and pass bills
-to represent the people
describe the role of the legislative assembly which is to initiate and pass bills
The Legislative Assembly’s role is to initiate and pass bills that create or change laws in Victoria. Members introduce proposed laws, debate their content, suggest amendments, and vote to approve or reject them. This process ensures that legislation reflects the views of the community and is carefully considered before becoming law.
describe the role of the legislative council which is to represent the people
The Legislative Assembly represents the people by having members elected from local electoral districts. These members act on behalf of their constituents, ensuring that the views, needs, and interests of the community are reflected in parliamentary decisions and laws.
what are two roles of the legislative council
- to act as a house of review
- to scrutinise bills and government administrations
describe the role of the legislative assembly to act as a house of review
The Legislative Council acts as a house of review by examining and evaluating bills passed by the Legislative Assembly. It carefully considers proposed laws, suggests changes, and can reject bills to ensure legislation is fair, effective, and in the best interest of Victorians.
describe the role of the legislative council which is to scrutinise bills and government administrations
The Legislative Council scrutinises bills and government administration by investigating legislation in detail and holding the government accountable. Through committee work and questioning, it monitors how laws are implemented and ensures government actions are transparent and responsible.
what is two roles of the crown
- grant royal assent
- to withhold royal assent
describe the role of the crown which is to grant royal assent
The role of the Crown in granting royal assent is to formally approve bills passed by both houses of parliament. This approval is the final step required for a bill to become law, signifying the Crown’s official consent on behalf of the state or country.
describe the role of the crown which is to withhold royal assent
The role of the Crown in withholding royal assent is to refuse approval of a bill passed by parliament, preventing it from becoming law. Although rarely used in modern times, this power acts as a constitutional safeguard, ensuring that legislation complies with legal and constitutional principles.
