Governor General

Question 1

Section 28

Answer 1

Double Dissolution

• HOR member shall continue for three years
• may be sooner if dissolved by the GG
• GG can refuse to dissolve the HOR despite PM requests

Question 2

Section 57

Answer 2

GG may dissolve both houses in the event of double dissolution election and convening a joint sitting of the parliament in particular circumstances

Question 3

Section 61

Answer 3

The executive power of the Commonwealth is vested in the Queen and is exercisable by the Governor-General

Question 4

Section 62

Answer 4

GG- Selecting and appointing an executive council

Question 5

Section 63

Answer 5

Acting on the advice of the executive council

Question 6

Section 64

Answer 6

Appointing and dismissing ‘Ministers of State’
- Appoint a PM if an election has resulted in a hung parliament

• Dismiss a PM where they have lost the confidence of the parliament
• Dismiss a PM or Minister when they are acting unlawfully

Question 7

Section 68

Answer 7

GG is the command in chief of the naval and military forces

Question 8

Section 72

Answer 8

Judges appointment, tenure and remuneration

Question 9

Section 58

Answer 9

gives the GG the power to grant royal assent to bills. This section is significant because it also implies that the GG may withhold assent which would effectively act to veto a bill that has passed through both houses of parliament.