Law-Making Powers (VCE SSCE Legal Studies): Flashcards
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Bicameral parliament
Bicameral parliament
Parliament with two chambers or houses
3 components of Victorian Parliament
3 components of Victorian Parliament
The King (Governor), Legislative Council, Legislative Assembly
Number of Legislative Assembly members
Number of Legislative Assembly members
88 members
Legislative Assembly term length
Legislative Assembly term length
Four-year term
Who becomes Premier of Victoria
Who becomes Premier of Victoria
Leader of governing party in Legislative Assembly
Number of Legislative Council members
Number of Legislative Council members
40 members
Primary function of Legislative Council
Primary function of Legislative Council
Act as a house of review
Bills only Legislative Assembly can introduce
Bills only Legislative Assembly can introduce
Money bills (taxation/government spending)
What both houses must pass of a bill
What both houses must pass of a bill
Identical versions
What is a statute
What is a statute
A law made by parliament with royal assent