Chapter 11 - parliament and the constitution

Question 1

effects of bicameral structure

Answer 1

The Government does not always have majority in the upper house, the balance of power being given to small independent crossbenches, ensuring that the Gov. needs support from opposition or crossbenches to pass statutes
Hostile senate
Rubber stamp

Question 2

effects of international pressures

Answer 2

local activists, non-Gov organisations and transnational corporations put pressure onto the government to align with their views

Question 3

effects of the representative nature of parliament

Answer 3

Parliament is elected by the people and expected to reflect their values. However whilst female representation is rising, non-Europe backgrounds are significantly underrepresented

Question 4

How the Australian Constitution acts as a check on the Parliament in law making - representative Government

Question 5

How the Australian Constitution acts as a check on the Parliament in law making - separation of legislative, executive and judicial powers

Question 6

How the Australian Constitution acts as a check on the Parliament in law making - express protection of rights