by jmsthornton | Dec 3, 2021 | Integrity Now!
SECTION 2. ACCOUNTABILITY MECHANISMS – PROBLEMS & OPPORTUNITIES FOR REFORM 8. INSTITUTIONS THAT ASSIST PARLIAMENT Parliament has a pivotal role in making those entrusted with public power accountable for the exercise of that power. However, they need the... by jmsthornton | Dec 3, 2021 | Integrity Now!
SECTION 2. ACCOUNTABILITY MECHANISMS – PROBLEMS & OPPORTUNITIES FOR REFORM 7. ACCOUNTABILITY VIA PARLIAMENT 7.1 Question Time While elections are the means by which governments are held accountable through losing their majorities, Parliament is intended to... by jmsthornton | Dec 3, 2021 | Integrity Now!
SECTION 2. ACCOUNTABILITY MECHANISMS – PROBLEMS & OPPORTUNITIES FOR REFORM 6. GOING TO WAR Going to war is the most important decision any government takes. It has long been listed as the first and most important prerogative power of the Crown. The US... by jmsthornton | Dec 3, 2021 | Integrity Now!
SECTION 2. ACCOUNTABILITY MECHANISMS – PROBLEMS & OPPORTUNITIES FOR REFORM 5. PARLIAMENTARY MAJORITY DETERMINES GOVERNMENT The need to retain confidence of the House makes that House a kind of standing electoral college for individual ministers and the... by jmsthornton | Dec 3, 2021 | Integrity Now!
SECTION 2. ACCOUNTABILITY MECHANISMS – PROBLEMS & OPPORTUNITIES FOR REFORM 4. PARLIAMENTARY CONTROL OF MONEY – THE REASON WE ARE A DEMOCRACY Parliament has the sole power to raise money and to authorise its expenditure for the good of citizens.... by jmsthornton | Dec 3, 2021 | Integrity Now!
SECTION 2. ACCOUNTABILITY MECHANISMS – PROBLEMS & OPPORTUNITIES FOR REFORM 3. PARLIAMENTARY CONTROL OF TREATIES International law is largely made by governments through treaties. The US Senate votes on treaties. If they pass, they become law. If not, the US...