Evaluation of Parliament as a Lawmaker

Question 1

Strengths/Weakness of Parliament:

Answer 1

Delegate

Representative of the people

Question 2

Delegate power:

Answer 2

Parliament can delegate its law-making powers to subordinate authorities. It does this by passing an enabling act that gives the subordinate authority the power to make laws in a specific area. E.G local councils given the power to make laws in relation to rubbish collection and pet registration.

Question 3

Strength of delegation:

Answer 3

Improves the effectiveness of the law-making process.
Subordinate authorities can be quicker to adapt to the changing needs of the community.
Subordinate authorities can have expertise in some areas.

Question 4

Weakness of delegation:

Answer 4

Subordinate authorities are not elected and may not represent the views of the community.
May be a lack of debate and transparency in law creation.

Question 5

Strengths of representing the people:

Answer 5

Laws reflect the views and values of the community.

Can be voted out

Question 6

Weakness of representing the people:

Answer 6

May not legislate on controversial issues because they fear voter backlash.