EXAM Characteristics Of Parliament Flashcards
What is the role of parliament?
To pass laws for the good of the country or state
What are the two houses in federal parliament?
Lower house = house of reps
Upper house = senate
How many seats in the house of reps and the senate?
House of reps = 150
Senate = 76… 12 from each state and 2 from each territory
Who do the house of reps and the senate represent?
House of reps = local community people
Senate = states and territories
What are the two houses in state parliament?
Lower house= legislative assembly
Upper house= legislative council
How many members are in the legislative assembly and council
Assembly= 88 members Council= 40 members
What is the role of subordinate authorities?
To look over and organise their particular areas of expertise
What are the 4 subordinate authorities?
Statutory authorities
Government departments
Executive councils
Local councils
What are statutory authorities?
Investigate and make regulations on a specific range of issues. Eg- environment protection authority
What are government departments?
Government decides on the general policies to be administered. Eg human services
What are executive councils?
Makes regulations on behalf of statutory authorities and government departments. Eg graffiti prevention act
What are local councils?
Make local laws for their local area. Eg garbage collection laws
