Ch. 2: Law-making through parliament - definitions Flashcards
what is abrogate?
Abolish; law made through the courts can be cancelled by an Act of parliament if the Act specifically states that it abolishes the law made by the courts.
What is a Bill?
Proposed law
What is delegated legislation?
Rules and regulations made by subordinate authorities.
What is lobbying?
Making requests to politicians or groups for their assistance in trying to influence a change in the law.
What is office of parliamentary counsel
The office of parliamentary counsel is responsible for drafting legislation; the drafters are given instructions from cabinet about the purpose and extent of proposed laws.
What is a pressure group
A group of people who have a common interest in trying to influence changes in the law.
What are subordinate authorities?
Bodies to whom parliament delegates law-making powers.
What are terms of reference?
Instructions given to an organisation (for example, a law reform body) setting out the parameters within which an investigation will operate.
what is a petition?
This involves the signing of at least one signature for proposed law change. The petition is then handed to a member of parliament who must table the petition in parliament.
what is a demonstration?
a public protest taking action to alert the government to the need for a change in law
