Ch 11 - Definitions Flashcards
(18 cards)
Bicameral Parl
Parl with 2 houses/chambers being…
- Clth: HoR and Senate
- State: Legis Assembly and Legis Council
Hostile Upper House
Situation where gov does not hold majority of seats in upper house and relies on support of opposition and cross benchers to have bills passed
Parl Committee
Small group of members of Parl who consider and report on a single subject in one or both houses and can come from any party
Rubber Stamp
Term to describe situation where upper house of Parl automatically approves decisions made in lower house because gov holds a majority of seats in both houses and members of gov generally vote along party lines
Secondary Legislation
Rules and regulations made by secondary authorities that are given power to do so by Parl
aka. Delegated legislation
UN
Major international organisations established after WW2 to maintain international peace, security and cooperation among nations
International Treaty
Legally binding agreement between countries or intergov organisations which they undertake to follow the obligations set out int he agreement and include them in their own local laws
aka. International Convention
Ratification
Confirmation by a nations Parl of its approval of an international treaty signed by its gov by expressly passing legislation that requires it by law to adopt various rights and responsibilities set out in the treaty
International Pressures
Demands made on Parl from within Aus or abroad to make/not make laws that address matters of international concerns
Doli Incapax
Presumption that children aged 10-14 does not have criminal intent, but can be rebutted with evidence
VLRC
Vic’s leading indep law reform org that reviews, researches and makes recommendations t state Parl about possible changes to Vic law
Implied Rights
Rights not expressly stated in the Cons but are considered to exist through HC interpretation
Standing
Requirement of a party to be directly affected by issues or matters involved in a case for the court to be able to hear and determine that case
Separation of Powers
Doctrine established by the Aus Cons that ensures the 3 powers of our Parl system remain sep
Executive Power
Power to admin the laws and manage the business of gov which is vested in the Crown’s rep
Legislative Power
Power to make laws resting with Parl
Judicial Power
Power given to courts and tribunals to enforce the law and settle disputes
Express Rights
Rights stated in the Aus Cons and are entrenched»_space; can only be changed with a referendum
