Lesson 7 Victorian Parliament Flashcards
(9 cards)
Who does the legislative assembly represent?
The Victorian people as a whole. The state is broken into 88 districts. Each has a seat, and all districts have a similar population.
How long is a term in a the legislative assembly?
Every four years at each victorian election.
What are the roles of the legislative assembly?
Forms government
represent the values of the people who elected them
Introduce bills
Review, scrutinize and debate bills
Who does the legislative council represent?
The Victorian people as a whole. the state is broken up into 8 regions, each with 5 seats and a similar population.
How long is a term in the legislative council?
positions are up for election every four years.
What are the roles of the legislative council?
Review bills from legislative assembly
Introduce bills (rare)
Who is the governer?
The crown’s representative in the victorian parliament, chosen by the King on the advice of the Victorian premier on that day. The Hon. Professer Margret Gardner.
What are the roles of the governor?
Grant royal assent
chair executive councils
