PPT-1.7 – State parliament and its characteristics and role in law making

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 . The main role of the courts is to resolve disputes. Precedent develops as judges reach decisions in the disputes heard by the courts, and laws are made as a result. In this sense, law-making is a by-product of the dispute resolution procedures undertaken by the courts. powers of the State . and Commonwealth parliament . Legal. Restrictions on Commonwealth Parliament. The restrictions placed on Commonwealth Parliament by the constitution are to ensure that the Commonwealth does not discriminate against a state nor does it obfuscate anyone’s rights in completing a particular action. . On a post it write down:. 1 thing you have liked and 1 thing you have disliked/found difficult during GCSEs. . and why you have chosen A Level Law.. Who are you?. What we will be studying this year.. is created. . Making an Act of Parliament – Pre-Legislative Process. Once the . Gov. has identified a need to change the law due to lobbying from individuals/groups . etc. , it will draw up a . Green Paper . Possible Exam Questions. Knowledge and Understanding. Describe the literal rule of statutory interpretation. Describe the golden rule of statutory interpretation. Describe the mischief rule. Outline the purposive approach to statutory interpretation . Critically evaluate the role and impact of Parliament on law-making. Requires adding up the . strengths and weaknesses . and . providing an opinion . based on the evidence provided.. When adding up strengths and weaknesses, attempt to find a . Knowledge and Understanding. Outline the meaning and purpose of green and white papers (half a question – 5 marks). Describe the legislative process in Parliament, including the role of the Crown (10). 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,. 2.) list at least one reason why you believe this is what you got for example did you study before the SAC? Did you send in answers for . Ms. Hawkins to mark? . Evaluating Parliament as a Law-Maker. Victorian and Commonwealth. Senate. Legislative Council. House of Representatives. Legislative Assembly. Governor-general. Governor. The Australian Parliamentary System. Constitutional Monarchy. Monarch (Queen of UK). SKILLS:. Evaluate:. To carefully appraise or consider the statement and comment on the relative strengths . and . weaknesses, as well as an overall judgement. .. Discuss:. To present a topic from all sides with a reasoned argument for and against a particular issue. You may add your opinion as part of a balanced argument. The . Rule of Law. Objectives. Explain what is meant by Britain having an unwritten . constitution.. Explain separation of . powers.. Explain the supremacy of . Parliament.. Explain what is meant by the rule of . Influences on . P. arliament . Parliamentary Law Making. Split into 3 parts:. Influences on Parliament. How Parliament makes laws. Parliamentary Supremacy. Possible Questions. Knowledge and Understanding:. 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