Legislative Branch for the six countries (AP Comparative Government)

Bicameral System

A two-house legislative system. Common in larger, more diverse countries.

Unicameral System

legislatures that contain one house. This is common in small, homogeneous countries.

United Kingdom's Legislative System

Bicameral; Prime Minister and the Parliament

Parliament's amount of seats and how are they appointed?

650 members and is chosen by indirect election.

What is the reason for creating a bicameral system?

Balancing the people's interests with regional interests.

Responsibilities of Parliament in the United Kingdom

The Parliament has less power over government departments and is responsible for answering about actions of the corridors of powers.

Responsibilities of the Prime Minister

The Prime Minister has their own separate executive branch and overseas those responsibilities.

Term limit of Parliament

One 5 year term limit.

Prime Minister's voting and term limit

Prime Minister is chosen by direct voting and a term length of 5 years

Parliament responsibilities

Making laws and policies

Prime Minister responsibilities

Approving all legislation and has few checks on power.

Powers of the House of Lords

They can delay legislation for a year.

Powers of House of Commons and House of Lords

Only the House of Commons retains significant policy making power, and the House of Lords is mainly ceremonial.

The name of China's legislative branch

National People's' Congress

(China) How the legislature is appointed and the term limit.

The legislature is chosen by the National Party Congress and has a 5 year term limit

The Conflict Between China and Taiwan

Taiwan and China believe that they rule over each other.

China's 3 branches

-Controlled by one party

-Not independent

-No checks and balances

The name of Iran's legislative branch

The Majlis and it is unicameral.

(Iran) How is the Majlis appointed and term limit?

The Majlis is directly elected and serves for four years.

(Iran) Requirements to be in the legislative branch and number of seats.

The seats in the Majlis is 290 members and they have to be at least 30 years old.

(Iran) The responsibilities of the supreme leader

The supreme leader sets the parameters of acceptable foreign policy and does not limit the president's power.

The name of Nigeria's legislative branch.

Nigeria has a bicameral system, the House of Representatives and the Senate.

(Nigeria) The powers of the Senate

The Senate has more power than the House of Representatives. There is 109 seats compared to 360 seats. The Senate has more experience, voice of opinions on bills, and regional/local interests.

(Nigeria) The legislative branch's election and term limit

The Senate and House of Representatives is elected by the president. The term limit for both is four-year renewable terms.

(Nigeria) The responsibilities of the legislative branch.

The House of Representatives and the Senate is responsible for passing budgetary bills and voicing their opinions on regional/local issues.

(Nigeria) Judicial Review

The legislative branch can limit the executive and judiciary branch.

(Mexico) The name of their legislative system

Mexico has a bicameral system, the Chamber of Deputies (Lower) and the Senate (Higher)

(Mexico) Powers of the Chamber of Deputies

The Chamber of Deputies has more powers than the Senate. They can pass laws, levy taxes, and verify the outcome of elections.

(Mexico) Term length for legislative branch

Members of the Legislative branch are appointed by the president and serves for 2 consecutive 6 years.

(Mexico) Responsibilities of the Senate.

The Senate confirms the president's appointments to the Supreme Court, approves treaties, and approves federal intervention in state matters.

(Mexico) Judicial Review

The legislative branch does not have specific powers in limiting the executive branch.