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Parliaments


Description
“Parliaments” explores the central role that parliament plays in a democracy. It describes what a parliament is and what it does, including in times of crisis. It explains why parliaments should be more inclusive of women, youth, Indigenous people, and people from minorities groups, and gives examples of how that is happening around the world. It also describes ways that parliament can encourage the participation of the people it represents.
Content
  • ABOUT THIS COURSE
  • Parliaments: Introduction
  • PRE-TEST
  • Pre-Test
  • Section 1: Parliaments - Why and How?
  • Introduction
  • Unit 1.1: Parliament and Democracy
  • Test 1.1: Parliament and Democracy
  • Unit 1.2: What is a Parliament?
  • Test 1.2: What is a Parliament?
  • Unit 1.3: How Parliaments are Structured?
  • Test 1.3: How Parliaments are Structured?
  • Unit 1.4: Checks and Balances
  • Test 1.4: Checks and Balances
  • Unit 1.5: Parliamentary Committees
  • Test 1.5: Parliamentary Committees
  • Unit 1.6: Parliamentary Support and Rules of Procedure
  • Test 1.6: Parliamentary Support and Rules of Procedure
  • Unit 1.7: Parliaments and Elections
  • Test 1.7: Parliaments and Elections
  • References and Further Learning
  • Section 2: What Parliaments Do?
  • Introduction
  • Unit 2.1: The Policy Process
  • Test 2.1: The Policy Process
  • Unit 2.2: What Parliaments Do – Make Governments
  • Test 2.2: What Parliaments Do – Make Governments
  • Unit 2.3: What Parliaments Do – Represent the People
  • Test 2.3: What Parliaments Do – Represent the People
  • Unit 2.4: What Parliaments Do – Deliberate
  • Test 2.4: What Parliaments Do – Deliberate
  • Unit 2.5: What Parliaments Do – Make and Amend Laws
  • Test 2.5: What Parliaments Do – Make and Amend Laws
  • Unit 2.6: What Parliaments Do – Authorize Expenditure
  • Test 2.6: What Parliaments Do – Authorize Expenditure
  • Unit 2.7: What Parliaments Do – Scrutinize Legislation and Oversee Government
  • Test 2.7: What Parliaments Do – Scrutinize Legislation and Oversee Government
  • Unit 2.8: Parliaments During Crisis
  • Test 2.8: Parliaments During Crisis
  • References and Further Learning
  • Section 3: Inclusive Parliaments
  • Introduction
  • Unit 3.1: Inclusive Parliaments
  • Test 3.1: Inclusive Parliaments
  • Unit 3.2: Women in Parliament
  • Unit 3.2: Women in Parliament - Part 2
  • Test 3.2: Women in Parliament
  • Unit 3.3: Youth in Parliament
  • Unit 3.3: Youth in Parliament - Part 2
  • Unit 3.3: Youth in Parliament - Part 3
  • Test 3.3: Youth in Parliament
  • Unit 3.4: Indigenous People and Minorities in Parliament
  • Test 3.4: Indigenous People and Minorities in Parliament
  • Unit 3.5: Persons with Disability in Parliament
  • Test 3.5: Persons with Disability in Parliament
  • References and Further Learning
  • Section 4: Engaging with parliament
  • Introduction
  • Unit 4.1.1: Public Consultation and Participation [VIDEO NOT AVAILABLE]
  • Unit 4.1.2: How People can Engage with Parliament
  • Unit 4.1.3: Select Committees 101: Webinar | New Zealand Parliament
  • Test 4.1: Public Consultation and Participation
  • Unit 4.2: Parliament and the Media
  • Test 4.2: Parliament and the Media
  • Unit 4.3: Parliament and Interest Groups
  • Test 4.3: Parliament and Interest Groups
  • References and Further Learning
  • COMPLETE THE COURSE
  • Complete the Course
  • Post-Test
Completion rules
  • All units must be completed
  • Leads to a certificate with a duration: 1 year
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