The Bicameral Structure of Parliament (VCE SSCE Legal Studies): Flashcards

Parliament with two houses/chambers

Senate (upper) & House of Representatives (lower)

Legislative Council (upper) & Legislative Assembly (lower)

A proposed law presented to parliament

Upper house where government lacks a majority

Upper house that automatically approves govt decisions

When crossbenchers hold the deciding votes

Independent members & members of minor parties

Governor-General/Governor signs bill into law

Alliance of political parties to form government