Responsible Government - In Depth Flashcards
What must a democratically elected government be?
Answerable and accountable to the people for its actions
How is the Senate able to ensure the government is being accountable to the people?
Scrutinise bills before they are passed
What is ministerial accountability?
A minister can be called upon to explain in parliament his/her actions
What happens if ministers don’t carry their duties with integrity
They must resign
How can the public hold the government accountable for its actions?
With public scrutiny of the law making process where government must respond to concerns
What happens if the government loses the support of the lower house?
It must resign
Provide an example of responsible government
Former health minister Susan Ley was asked to step down from her role after purchasing an apartment in the Gold Coast while on official business with the suggestion that the apartment changes the context of her travel
