Factors that affect the ability of parliament to make law

Which of the following is NOT a factor that affects parliament to make law?

• The role of the houses of parliament

• The representative nature of parliament

• Restrictions on the decision making powers of parliament

• Political pressures

Which of the following is NOT a factor that relates to the houses of parliament?

• The effectiveness of the lower house

• The effectiveness of the upper house

• The effectiveness of the crown

• The committee system

Describe the difference between a majority and minority government.

Define 'rubber stamp'

Define 'hostile upper house'

Select the strengths of the law-making process

• Passed through both houses of parliament

• Can be a slow process

• Sitting days are extensive

• Debate takes place

• Can change the law quickly

Select the weaknesses of the law-making process

• Can be changed quickly

• Can be a slow process

• Limited parliament sitting days

• The committee system

• Can be restricted

Which of the following is NOT a factor of the representative nature of parliament?

• The role of the houses of parliament

• The meaning of representative government

• The views of the majority

• Regular elections

Define 'representative government'

Which of the following is NOT a political pressure?

• Internal

• Interstate

• Domestic

• International