Parliamentary Committees Quiz

What is the primary function of parliamentary committees?

• To pass laws directly

• To examine and evaluate the need for law reform

• To enforce laws

• To elect the Prime Minister

Who makes up parliamentary committees?

• A large group of citizens

• A small group of members of parliament

• Judges and lawyers

• The Prime Minister and cabinet members

What is one of the key roles of parliamentary committees in the decision-making process?

• To pass laws without public input

• To get input from a wide variety of stakeholders before making recommendations

• To enforce laws directly

• To elect members of parliament

How do parliamentary committees provide a way for the community to participate?

• By allowing the community to vote on laws

• By providing a way for the community to give an input in the parliamentary decision-making process

• By enforcing community decisions

• By excluding the community from the decision-making process

What opportunity do parliamentary committees give to members of the public and experts?

• To pass laws directly

• To have input in the decision-making process

• To enforce laws

• To elect the Prime Minister

Which of the following statements is true about parliamentary committees?

• Only federal parliaments have parliamentary committees.

• Parliamentary committees cannot be temporary.

• Parliamentary committees can provide a check on the government's activities.

• Parliamentary committees must have more than 32 members.

What is the range of members in most Victorian parliamentary committees?

• Seven to 32 members

• Six to ten members

• Five to 20 members

• Ten to 15 members

What is the primary function of a parliamentary committee?

• To create new laws

• To undertake work on behalf of parliament and investigate the need for law reform

• To elect the prime minister

• To manage the budget of the parliament

How many members can a federal parliamentary committee have?

• Six to ten members

• Five to 20 members

• Seven to 32 members

• Ten to 15 members

What is the first step in the processes used by parliamentary committees?

• The media publicises the committee's investigation and seeks input

• Create a terms of reference

• Individuals or organisations express their opinions on issues

• Experts provide opinions on issues