Effectiveness Of The Senate

Question 1

What happens when senators vote according to the dictates of their party?

Answer 1

Upper house largely does not fulfil its role as a states house

Question 2

What does it mean for the senate to be a ‘ rubber stamp ‘

Answer 2

If the government controls the upper house, merely confirming the decisions made in the lower house

Question 3

What happens if their is a hostile senate ( controlled by opposition )

Answer 3

Upper house is likely to review bills more carefully and often rejecting them