Legislative Branch - Senate Flashcards
1
Q
What are they called
A
Senators
2
Q
Are they elected
A
No
3
Q
Who oppoints them
A
PM appoints them
4
Q
What do they represent
A
Regions (minorities)
5
Q
What do they consider
A
The bills passed by the H of C
6
Q
What do they give
A
“sober second thoughts.” (Careful consideration to all legislation)
7
Q
What does the bill pass
A
Passes both H of C and Senate
8
Q
What is another name for the senate
A
Upper House
9
Q
What power does the senate have
A
Has the power to reject bills from the H of C, but rarely used this power
