Miscellaneous Flashcards
1
Q
Westminster conventions
A
- gg acts on advice of pm
- pm is the leader of the party with the lower house majority
- if pm or minister loses the support of the parliament, they must resign
- individual ministerial responsibility
- collective ministerial responsibility
2
Q
Functions of the parliament
A
Make and amend laws Provide a forum for debate Represent the people and states Hold the gov accountable Supply money to the gov
3
Q
Types of representation
A
Delegate
Trustee
Partisan
Mirror