Government
Opposition
JUDICIARY
CANT:
The judiciary cannot make or repeal any laws/ acts or statutes
CAN:
But they can make "case Law" which has been tested through the courts.
Interprets the laws passed by the Government
Clarifies any "grey areas"
Judges
Hears specific cases & decides/ resolves disputes.
"are the Mediators"
EXECUTIVE
CAN:
Initiate & implement laws
Make regulations
CANT:
Pass Act's
Decide outcomes of disputesDelegated legislation's, which they need approval from the Legislature to pass.
Control agenda of parliament
Oversee government Departments
Recommend new laws for consideration & voting by the house.
Cabinet Ministers
Government Departments
Decides policy
Drafts bills
Administers and enforces acts.
Are the "Budget Advisers
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Have the power to pass bylaws.Delegated powers i.e. can raise levy taxes (but only as rates)Can pass bylaws - some times only enforceable & applicable in one area (of the local council i.e. Napier) the are also bound to adopt & apply laws enacted by parliament.Regional Council Members.
Territorial Authorities
To adopt policies & rules delegated by Parliament.
Have the power to pass bylaws.
LEGISLATURE
Types of laws made
Makes laws, legislation's & Acts.
Ratifies treaties.
Jurisdiction
Have the power to pass, amend & repeal laws.
CAN:
Control the "cheque book", as per budget - directed by the executive. this is money which has been approved for the various government departments i.e. Ministry of health - Hospitals.
CANT:
Make regulations, these have to be delegated back to the Executive.
Membership
MP's
Select Committee
Parliament
Function
To examine, debate & vote on Bills
GOVERNER GENERAL
