PO102 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Religious Law, Rogation Days, Ombudsman
12 Dec 2015
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The legislature: an institution with primary responsibility to enact laws; it can be unicameral or bicameral. Second chamber is necessary because the legislature may not always do things in people"s best interests. To form government (parliament), institutionalize opposition (accountability), Limited opportunities for opposition parties to introduce legislation, challenge. Rules that limit debate (closure and filibuster; prorogation) The act of rendering the opinions, outlooks and voices of the people present" in. Delegate; follow the interest of their constituents. Empowering legislatures: free votes, more independent committees. Sets the most basic rules of behavior for all citizens and can impose fundamental. Public/private law limits on the power of government officials: public: criminal law, private: family, tort, contract, property, corporate, international law only has affect in domestic area if the government of a. Domestic/international law certain state gives them authority. Common law/civil law: common law: how the law is interpreted. The term used to refer to all he judges collectively in a country.
