PPT-Structure and Function of Parliament

Victorian and Commonwealth Senate Legislative Council House of Representatives Legislative Assembly Governorgeneral Governor The Australian Parliamentary System Constitutional Monarchy Monarch Queen of UK. Key Concept. Federal parliament has an important role to play in making law in Australia. It must play a dynamic role in responding to changing political, economic and social circumstances that often necessitate change to law.. Birkbeck University. October 2015. @UKParlOutreach. . Parliament’s Outreach Service. a free service from the Houses of Parliament. politically . neutral. aims to increase knowledge and engagement with work and processes of Parliament. The . Trigwell. Case. Mr and Mrs . Trigwell. were injured when a vehicle collided with their car after hitting two sheep. They sued the driver of the other car and the owner of the sheep for damages. . Tracy Green and Gareth Sully. Web & Intranet Service . UK Parliament. Digital technology is changing the way parliaments work. What does this mean for Parliament’s digital strategy?. Members. Members. Mini-Unit 1. Government Systems Unit. Presidential System. President elected every 4 years by electoral college. Based on popular vote. Elected as president (separate from Congress). Could have gridlock in Congress. The VCK and National Politics. Hugo . Gorringe. , University of Edinburgh. PSA Conference, Brighton 2016. Federal Coalitions & State Parties. Federalisation of Party System in India. State-based Parties in the Coalition Era. What is the Law Commission?. Established by the . Law Commission Act 1965. Permanent . and . independent . A full-time staff headed up by . five Commissioners. Chairperson. is a . High Court Judge . Recap strengths and weaknesses of courts as lawmakers – fill in blank side with corresponding strength/weakness. Add case examples . Strength. Weakness . Allows flexibility through overruling, distinguishing,. CIVIX Canada. A . Member of Parliament (MP) . is a person elected to a seat in the House of Commons who serves as a representative of one of Canada. ’. s 338 ridings. . What is an MP?. Who can be an MP?. The Tudors. The Tudor dynasty ruled England from 1485-1603. King Henry VIII consulted Parliament. Breaking away from the Catholic Church. Passing the Act of Supremacy. Raising Taxes. The Tudors worked closely with Parliament. Key Concept. The role of the Victorian Parliament is the same as that of federal parliament. However, one key difference is that the parliament is elected by the people of Victoria and makes laws that represent their specific . 4 Main features of the relationship between Parliament and the Courts. The interpretation of statutes by courts. The codification of common law. The abrogation of common law. The ability of courts to influence parliament.. Relationship Between The Courts and Parliament in Law Making Five Main Features of the Relationship Between Parliament and the Courts The supremacy of parliament The ability of courts to influence parliament People, Power and Parliament an introduction to your Parliament UK Parliament Outreach and Engagement Service @ YourUKParl UK Parliament Outreach and Engagement Service Free service Impartial Helping you get involved and play your part in the UK Parliament