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Which factor affects the ability of Parliament to make laws by considering the views of the majority?
Which factor affects the ability of Parliament to make laws by considering the views of the majority?
- The representative nature of Parliament (correct)
- Compulsory voting
- Fixed terms in governments
- Regular elections
What is one reason why members of parliament may be reluctant to initiate law reform in certain areas?
What is one reason why members of parliament may be reluctant to initiate law reform in certain areas?
- The regular elections
- The representative nature of Parliament
- The influence of highly vocal minority groups (correct)
- The cost of law reform
Which factor contributes to a representative government and ensures that laws are made in favor of what the people want?
Which factor contributes to a representative government and ensures that laws are made in favor of what the people want?
- The influence of the majority
- Fixed terms in governments
- Regular elections (correct)
- Compulsory voting
Which factor may make the upper house more likely to make controversial law reform compared to the lower house?
Which factor may make the upper house more likely to make controversial law reform compared to the lower house?
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Which factor ensures that laws are only passed by those who are eligible to vote?
Which factor ensures that laws are only passed by those who are eligible to vote?
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