your task:
Create a Poster that displays the passage of a bill, from the drafting stage until the Royal Ascent. Make sure you provide detail on each section. We will be looking at your ability to explain the process and use the correct legal terminology
EXTENSION Activity:
Is Parliament an effective body in constructing and passing new bills?
Using the issue of Same Sex Marriage, evaluate the effectiveness of the federal parliament when constructing and passing new laws.
Things to consider -
This is a good place to start your research
http://www.aph.gov.au/About_Parliament/Parliamentary_Departments/Parliamentary_Library/pubs/BriefingBook44p/Marriage
Now its time to evaluate 'the effectiveness of the parliament when constructing and passing new laws'
***What does it mean to Evaluate?***
Write an answer that decides and explains importance. Use evidence to support.
***How do you know when you have done it***
Have you explained the importance of parts of the topic?
Have you used evidence from different sources to support your response?
Using the issue of Same Sex Marriage, evaluate the effectiveness of the federal parliament when constructing and passing new laws.
Things to consider -
- Do the Australian public support marriage equality?
- Is the parliament reflecting the views of the public?
- Have there been attempts to pass bills on marriage equality?
- Why has there been no change in the law surrounding same sex marriage?
This is a good place to start your research
http://www.aph.gov.au/About_Parliament/Parliamentary_Departments/Parliamentary_Library/pubs/BriefingBook44p/Marriage
Now its time to evaluate 'the effectiveness of the parliament when constructing and passing new laws'
***What does it mean to Evaluate?***
Write an answer that decides and explains importance. Use evidence to support.
***How do you know when you have done it***
Have you explained the importance of parts of the topic?
Have you used evidence from different sources to support your response?