The Functions of Parliament

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1. What is Parliamentary approval based on?

  • The assumption that the governments actions have been properly debated and scrutinized with any weaknesses or problems being properly exposed.
  • Public reaction
  • Votes
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2. What is Parliaments Role in Scrutiny and Oversight?

  • Its role is to examine legislation closely for loop holes.
  • Its role is to check or constrain the government of the day
  • Its role is to oversee MI5 and MI6

3. How does the HOL reduce legitimacy of Parliament?

  • They follow Burkean Political Philosophy
  • They are unelected
  • They are elected

4. How does Parliament act as a 'watchdog'

  • It exposes any blunders/mistakes Parliament might make.
  • It films cabinet meetings
  • It guards against legislation that breaks the HR Act.

5. How does the doctrine of the mandate suggest MP's should work.

  • What is best for the party.
  • Toeing the party line.
  • Use their own judgement in acting on behalf of their consituents.
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