L4:Federation, The Constitution and separation of powers Flashcards
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Federation
The unionizing of sovereign states that gave up some of their powers to a central authority to form Australia
Legislation
a law made by parliament, also known as an act by parliament or a statute
Separation of powers
A doctrine established by the Australian constitution that ensures the three powers of our legal system remain separate
The executive
The branch of governance with the primary power to administer legislation and manage the business of governing, chiefly the Govenor-General at the Commonwealth level along with the Prime minister and senior ministers.
The Legislature
The branch of governance with the primary power to pass legislation, chiefly the parliament.
The judiciary
The branch of governance with the primary power to interpret and apply legislation. chiefly the High court.
Checks and balances
Counterbalancing influences or powers in a system that ensure accountability and limit the risk of total control by one branch of power.
3 Separate Powers
Legislature
Executive
Judiciary
Judiciary consists of…?
High court of Australia
The courts of the states.
Legislature consists of…?
The king (represented by the GG)
House of representatives
Senate
The Executive consists of..?
Govenor General
Prime Minister
Senior ministers
