Advantages/Disadvantages of Legislation Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
What are six advantages of legislation?
A
- Scrutiny
- Democratic
- House of Lords
- Parlimentary supremacy
- Flexibility
- Can be delegated
2
Q
How is scrutiny an advantage of legislation?
A
3 readings in 2 stages of parliament thorough
can correct errors
3
Q
How is the House of Lords and advantage of legislation?
A
Act as checking mechanism
3
Q
How is democratic an advantage of legislation?
A
MP’s democratically elected
forward constituents views
House of Lords undemocratic can’t veto Monarch only ‘formal’ role
4
Q
How is parliamentary supremacy an advantage of legislation?
A
Most legitimate law making group not overuled by judges
Montesquieu’s theory of the separation of powers
5
Q
How is flexibility an advantage of legislation?
A
Can allow free vote on controvatial matters
e.g Abortion Act
6
Q
How is delegation and advantage of legislation?
A
Can be delegated to allow experts to draft
