U4 - AOS1A - representitive nature of parliment

Question 1

parliament composition

Answer 1

parliaments composition is a bicameral strcture with elected representitves who are entrusted with represting the views of poeple from their electrate

Question 2

diverse representation and lawmaking

Answer 2

parliament should contain a diverse collection of genders, cultures and relgiions to fully represent the differing views of the community

Question 3

regular elections

Answer 3

population has frequent oppurtunities to vote in new represetitives if they feel the current one isnt sufficiently doing their job

Question 4

3 strengths of rep nature

Answer 4

regular election pressure MPs to display intent to rep thei rpoeples views

increasing number of women being elected into parli displaying changing views

compulsary voting ensures aus democracy is as representative as possiblelimi

Question 5

3 limitations of rep struct

Answer 5

members of parli may not vote for law reform in areas which will only gain support from minority groups eg aboriginal affairs

MPs may be compelled to vote along parli lines

to retiain voters MPs may pass bills representing majority of society not everyone