strengths of both congress and parliament 6.3

Question 1

how is representation a strength for both CONGRESS and PARLIAMENT

Answer 1

CONGRESS = elected by the people (highly representative and frequent elections)
PARLIAMENT = elected by the people (constituency means much smaller place listen to)

Question 2

how is representation a strength for both HoR and HoC

Answer 2

HoR = 2 year term (highly sensitive to public opinion)
HoC = as well as looking after constituents, also looking after country as a whole

Question 3

how is representation a strength for both SENATE and HoL

Answer 3

SENATE = separation of powers (also, 6 year terms means also highly sensitive to public opinion)
HoL = use their own judgement / not affected by party whips or pressure

Question 4

how is legislation a strength for both CONGRESS and PARLIAMENT (and actually all of the governmental institutions)

Answer 4

• restrict executive authority
• Proactive in initiating its own legislation
• scrutinising bills/block bills = good bills

Question 5

how specifically are the lords influential when it comes to legislation

Answer 5

• ability to amend and delay bills#
• authority over legislative matters.

Question 6

how is checks a strength for both CONGRESS and PARLIAMENT

Answer 6

CONGRESS = very high level of checks and balances on the executive
PARLIAMENT = effective checks through select committees, question time and vote of no confidence

Question 7

how is checks a strength for both HoR and HoC

Answer 7

HoR = impechment process of other two branches
HoC = effective checks through select committees, question time and vote of no confidence

Question 8

how is checks a strength for both SENATE and HoL

Answer 8

SENATE = impeachment process
HoL = scrutinising government actions and policies