Enduring Understanding:
The structure and function of political institutions reflect the allocation of power
within a political system.
LEARNING OBJECTIVE:
Describe legislative
structures and functions in
course countries.
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE:
Legislative institutions of course countries
include the following structures and functions:
a. China’s party-controlled system is
unicameral and consists of an elected
National People’s Congress that the
constitution recognizes as the government’s
most powerful institution that elects the
president, approves the premier, and
legitimizes policies of the executive.
b. Iran’s theocracy is unicameral; the Majles
is elected and holds the power to approve
legislation, oversee the budget, and confirm
presidential nominees to the Cabinet.
This body acts under the supervision of the
Guardian Council to ensure compatibility
with Islam and Sharia law.
c. Mexico’s congressional-presidential system
is bicameral. It consists of an elected lower
house—the Chamber of Deputies—that
approves legislation, levies taxes, and
verifies outcomes of elections. The elected
upper house, the Senate, holds the unique
power to confirm presidential appointments
to the Supreme Court, approve treaties, and
approve federal intervention in state matters.
d. Nigeria’s congressional-presidential system
is bicameral, consisting of an elected upper
and lower chamber (Senate and House
of Representatives). Both chambers hold
the power to approve legislation, and the
Senate possesses unique impeachment and
confirmation powers.
e. Russia’s parliamentary-hybrid system
is bicameral, and consists of an elected
state Duma, which passes legislation and
confirms the prime minister. An appointed
Federation Council approves budget
legislation, treaties, judicial nominees, and
troop deployment.
f. The United Kingdom’s parliamentary system
is bicameral, consisting of an elected House
of Commons—which approves legislation—
and the prime minister appointed by the
monarch, whereas an appointed House
of Lords reviews and amends bills from
the Commons, effectively delaying
implementation as a power check.
Activity # 1:
UK's Governance & Policy Making Notes
Activity # 2:
Ed Puzzle - History of Great Britain
Activity # 3:
20 Years after Peace Article
Activity # 4:
Citizens, Society & the State Notes
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