parliament - what

Question 1

parliament makes up the what and comprised of who and what act is that under

Answer 1

makes up the legislative branch and is made up of the HOR , GG

s14 Conny act

Question 2

what can the gg do e.g.

Answer 2

• summon, prorogue or dissolve parliament (s18 con a)
• some bills require their royal assent to become law

Question 3

who’s advice does the gg act on and why

Answer 3

the pm or ministers advice

is constitutional convention

Question 4

the gg is more of a ceremonial role, what does this mean

Answer 4

it is a representative of an institution, but has very little authority or influence

Question 5

what is the HOR

Answer 5

it is made up of 120 mp (unless overhang)

Question 6

the hor is the only part of the govt that is…

Answer 6

directly democratically elected by the public

to become an MP one must win an electorate or get in through the party list

Question 7

what type of legislature do we have compared to us and Aus and what does it mean

Answer 7

unicameral

means having a single legislative or parliamentary chamber

as opposed to a bicameral system in Aus and USA which has two chambers

Question 8

WHAT are the 5 roles of parliament

Answer 8

2. provide representation for the people
3. approve of the supply of public funds to the govt
4. hold the govt accountable

Question 9

explain the first role of parliament
1. be the legislature

Answer 9

pass legislation to create acts of parliament only role that invloves the gg

Question 10

explain the 2nd role of parliament
2. provide representation for the people

Answer 10

hor is the only directly democratically elected part of govt

Question 11

explain the 3rd role of parliament
3. provide a govt

Answer 11

ministers must be mps

though legally appointed by the GG,

the govt is decided by acquiring a majority of support of the Mp in the HOR

Question 12

how does parliament 4. approve of the supply of public funds to the govt

Answer 12

through budget/supply votes, votes of confidence

govt has to resign if they loose them

Question 13

explain the 4th role of parliament
4. approve of the supply of public funds to the govt

section that gives power

Answer 13

parliament has sole control over the taxes, borrowing money and spendings money (s22 Conny)

the executive needs parliaments consent before collecting money and spending money

Question 14

explain the 5th role of parliament
5. hold the govt accountable

Answer 14

through question time, select comittee, confidence and supply votes

Question 15

what is question time in parliament

Answer 15

government Mps will ask questions to make the govt look good, opposition Mps will ask questions to make the govt look bad

Question 16

what is select committees in parliament

Answer 16

review and scrutinise proposed law sand spending by public departments/agencies in their designated area

Question 17

to pass a vote of no confidence in the government means that

Answer 17

the government though convention to resign