How do you amend the federal Constitution?

The Constitution provides that an amendment may be proposed either by the Congress with a two-thirds majority vote in both the House of Representatives and the Senate or by a constitutional convention called for by two-thirds of the State legislatures.

Which of the following law provides that Parliament may make laws with respect to any of the matters enumerated in the federal List?

Article 74 (1) of the Federal Constitution states that Parliament may make laws with respect to any of the matters enumerated in the Federal List or the Concurrent List (that is to say, the First or Third List set out in the Ninth Schedule).

What is subsidiary legislation please explain it in relation to legislation and the federal Constitution?

According to section 3 of the Interpretation Act 1948 and 1967, subsidiary legislation is defined as meaning: ‘any proclamation, rule, regulation, order, notification, bye-law, or other instrument made under any Act, Enactment, Ordinance or other lawful authority and having legislative effect’.

What is the most common way to amend the Constitution?

a) The most common way to add an amendment to the Constitution would be to propose it by a 2/3 vote of each house of Congress and be ratified by 3/4 of the state legislatures.

Can the Parliament make laws on state matters?

When States Make a Request: When the legislatures of two or more states pass resolutions requesting the Parliament to enact laws on a matter in the State List, then the Parliament can make laws for regulating that matter. A law so enacted applies only to those states which have passed the resolutions.

What is difference between principal legislation and subsidiary legislation?

Principal or primary legislation made by the legislature generally lays down policies and principles, whereas subsidiary legislation made by government generally sets out the details of implementation, i.e. it gives practical effect to the provisions of the primary legislation.

Which of the following are examples of subsidiary legislation in Malaysia?

The Principal Acts in Malaysia are such as Contract Act 1950, Companies Act 1965, Co-operative Societies Act 1993, Police Act 1967 and so on. The principal acts are made by Parliament. Amendment Act is the act that make alteration, changes or correction from the principal act.

What are the 3 main steps for a bill to become a law?

Steps

• Step 1: The bill is drafted.
• Step 2: The bill is introduced.
• Step 3: The bill goes to committee.
• Step 4: Subcommittee review of the bill.
• Step 5: Committee mark up of the bill.
• Step 6: Voting by the full chamber on the bill.
• Step 7: Referral of the bill to the other chamber.
• Step 8: The bill goes to the president.

Is there a federal law for mental health insurance?

The newly enacted federal parity law affects insurance policies that already provide some mental health coverage; there is no federal law directly mandating parity to the same extent as state laws; also see background on unsuccessful federal parity legislation below the state table. 2. Minimum Mandated Mental Health Benefit Laws

What does the Mental Health Bill mean for You?

Access to public health care: The Bill guarantees every person the right to access mental health care and treatment from the government. This right includes affordable, good quality, easy access to services such as minimum mental health services in every district.

What are the different types of mental health laws?

For now, all states and D.C. have some type of enacted law but these laws vary considerably and can be divided roughly into three categories: 1. Mental Health “Parity” or Equal Coverage Laws

What is the Mental Health Parity Act of 1996?

The Mental Health Parity Act of 1996 offers limited parity for the treatment of mental health disorders. The statute does not require insurers to offer mental health benefits, but states that if mental health coverage is offered, the benefits must be equal to the annual or lifetime limits offered for physical health care.