law making powers

Question 1

2 law making rules of the lower house (HOR) (same for Victorian legislative assembly)

Answer 1

1. initiate bills and make laws
   - proposed bills must be passed by both houses before they can become a law
2. represent the people
   - members of the HOR are elected to represent and act on behalf of the people, if they do not reflect community views they risk being voted out

Question 2

2 law making rules of the upper house (senate) (same for Vic Legislative council)

Answer 2

1. initiate laws and pass bills (other than money and taxation bills)
   - pass bills that have gone through the lower court
2. Act as a house of review
3. represent the states

Question 3

2 law making rules of the crown (Governor general) (same for Vic Governor General)

Answer 3

1. Grant royal assent
   - approve bills before they become a law
2. withhold royal assent
3. appoint executive council
   - prime minister and senior minister