POL307_Chapter 7

What is a “legislation”?

• The actions carried out by the executive body to enforce a law

• The basic principles and laws of a country that determine the powers and duties of the government and guarantee certain rights to the people in it

• The body of laws that have been passed by the legislature

• A body of people presided over by a judge, judges, or magistrate, and acting as a tribunal in civil and criminal cases

Which branch of government is supposed to be responsible for making laws?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Military

• Judicial

In reality and in practice, it is more accurate to say that the powers of the executive and legislative are mixed rather than separate.

• True

• False

Which one is NOT a reason for the rise the power of the executives?

• Delegated legislation

• Strong party organization

• Organisational advantages of executives

• Decreasing government complexity

It is agreed upon by EVERY political scientist that the power of the legislative has been continuously decreasing.

• True

• False

What makes the executives more suited to deal will complex government?

• Complex government requires a single center of coordination and control

• Complex government requires long debates to ensure democratic values

• Complex government requires more decentralized control and coordination

• Complex government requires more political expertise rather than technical expertise

Which branch of government is primarily responsible for introducing bills in most Western European countries?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

• None of the above

What principle, coined by Karl Friedrich, suggests that both the executive and legislative branches tend to anticipate each other's reactions?

• The Law of Anticipated Reactions

• The Doctrine of Separation of Powers

• The Principle of Mutual Dependence

• The Rule of Law

How do strong political parties contribute to the power of executives according to the text?

• They strengthen legislatures

• They weaken executives

• They make legislatures more independent

• They make for strong executives

What are the four general functions of elected assemblies mentioned in the text?

• Representation, authorization, law enforcement, auditing

• Representation, legitimacy, lawmaking, executive oversight

• Representation, negotiation, legislation, review

• Representation, validation, rule-making, inspection