In the Australian Parliament, a proposal for a new law is called a bill. For a bill to officially become an Act of Parliament (a law), which of the following requirements must be met?
- It must be passed by both the House of Representatives and the Senate, and then receive Royal Assent from the Governor-General.Answer
- BIt must be passed by the House of Representatives and then be signed into law by the Prime Minister.
- CIt must be passed by the Senate and then be approved by the High Court of Australia.
Answer
A bill becomes law only after it has been passed by both the House of Representatives and the Senate, and has received Royal Assent from the Governor-General.
The correct process requires the approval of both the House of Representatives (Lower House) and the Senate (Upper House), followed by the formal signing by the Governor-General, known as Royal Assent.
Step-by-Step Solution
Key Concept
The Legislative Process (How Laws are Made)
Hints
1
Consider the roles of the two houses of Parliament and the representative of the King.
2
A bill needs to go through both the 'Upper House' and the 'Lower House' before it reaches the final stage.
3
The final stage involves the Governor-General signing the bill, which is called Royal Assent.
Practice More
Review the specific roles of the House of Representatives and the Senate to understand why both must agree on a bill.
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