Importance of laws Flashcards
What is an anarchy?
Anarchy refers to the state of a society being without authorities or governing body.
Why do we have laws?
Laws help us establish what is and is not acceptable behavior. Laws help to maintain a unified society by preventing or solving disputes from arising and protecting individuals from harm.
What is a rule?
Rules are standards of behavior that are expected of a specific group so they can work together, cooperate or succeed in their chosen activity.
What is the rule of law?
The ‘Rule of Law’ means that our laws apply equally to all individuals and organisations throughout Australia and must be upheld by all.
where do laws apply
the whole region
where do rules apply
to a certain group of people
what is a bill
a bill is an idea proposed into the parliament
how does a bill become a law
1st reading (bill is introduced to parliament)
2nd reading (members debate on the bill)
house inquiry (public inquiry into the bill)
consideration to bill (members discuss the bill in detail)
3rd reading (members vote on the bill (final))
bill is passed
the entire process is repeated in the Senate
the royal assent by the GG
bill becomes a law
what are the differences between the process of the bill becoming a law in the HOR and in the Senate
House committee (HOR)
consideration in detail (HOR)
Senate committee (Senate)
committee of the whole (Senate)