GOVERNER GENERAL

LEGISLATURE

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To examine, debate & vote on Bills

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MP'sSelect CommitteeParliament

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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.

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Makes laws, legislation's & Acts.Ratifies treaties.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

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To adopt policies & rules delegated by Parliament.Have the power to pass bylaws.

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Regional Council Members.Territorial Authorities

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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.

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Have the power to pass bylaws.

EXECUTIVE

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Decides policyDrafts billsAdministers and enforces acts.Are the "Budget Advisers

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Cabinet MinistersGovernment Departments

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Delegated legislation's, which they need approval from the Legislature to pass.Control agenda of parliamentOversee government DepartmentsRecommend new laws for consideration & voting by the house.

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CAN:Initiate & implement lawsMake regulationsCANT:Pass Act'sDecide outcomes of disputes

JUDICIARY

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Hears specific cases & decides/ resolves disputes."are the Mediators"

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Judges

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Interprets the laws passed by the GovernmentClarifies any "grey areas"

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CANT:The judiciary cannot make or repeal any laws/ acts or statutesCAN:But they can make "case Law" which has been tested through the courts.

Opposition

Government