crown

Question 1

the crown is represented by:

Answer 1

• the governor general (federal)
  appointed by the crown on the advice of the PM of australia
• 6 governors (state
  appointed by the grown on the advice of the premier of each state

Question 2

roles

Answer 2

the main role of the crowns representative is to ensure the democratic system operates effectively
this requires an effective electoral system, parliament, government and courts. is also essential for people to be confident that their community functions as a democracy

• granting royal assent
• withholding royal assent
• appointing the executive council

Question 3

granting royal assent

Answer 3

royal assent: the formal signing and approval of a bill by the kings representative after which it becomes an act of parliament
- the crowns representative at both state and federal levels is required to approve bills before they become law - royal assent
- normally given as a matter of course on the advice of the PM and premier or ministers

Question 4

withholding royal assent

Answer 4

the crowns representative has the authority to withhold royal assent (refusal to approve a bill)
at a federal level, the constitution specifies circumstances where the governor general can withhold royal assent
does not specify for state level

Question 5

appointing the executive council

Answer 5

The Governor General is responsible for appointing the executive council which comprises of:
- The leader of the government
- The senior ministers
- Assistant ministers

Question 6

executive council

Answer 6

The role of the executive council is to give advice to the crown’s representative on matters such as whether to approve regulations
In reality, the crown’s representative acts on the advice of the prime minister or premier when approving regulations