The Separation of Powers Flashcards
What are the three branches of government in Australia?
The legislative, executive, and judicial branches.
True or False: The separation of powers is explicitly stated in the Australian Constitution.
False.
Fill in the blank: The legislative branch in Australia is primarily composed of the _______.
Parliament.
What is the role of the executive branch in Australia?
To implement and enforce the laws.
Who is the head of state in Australia’s executive branch?
The Governor-General.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a function of the judicial branch in Australia? A) Interpreting laws B) Making laws C) Resolving disputes
B) Making laws.
What is the purpose of the separation of powers?
To prevent the concentration of power and provide checks and balances.
True or False: The Parliament of Australia consists of two houses.
True.
What are the two houses of the Australian Parliament?
The House of Representatives and the Senate.
Short Answer: Who appoints judges in Australia?
The Governor-General on the advice of the Prime Minister.
Fill in the blank: The power to make laws is primarily held by the _______.
Parliament.
Multiple Choice: Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting laws? A) Legislative B) Executive C) Judicial
C) Judicial.
What is the term for the principle that allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the others?
Checks and balances.
True or False: The Prime Minister is part of the legislative branch.
True.
Fill in the blank: The High Court of Australia is part of the _______ branch.
Judicial.
What is one way the legislative branch can check the power of the executive branch?
By passing legislation or withholding funding.
Short Answer: How can the judicial branch check the power of the legislative branch?
By declaring laws unconstitutional.
What is a key feature of the Australian Constitution regarding the separation of powers?
It establishes separate powers but does not strictly separate them.
Multiple Choice: Who can dissolve the House of Representatives? A) The Senate B) The Prime Minister C) The Governor-General
C) The Governor-General.
True or False: The separation of powers is unique to Australia.
False.
Fill in the blank: The executive branch of Australia is responsible for _______ laws.
Administering.
Short Answer: What is the role of the Senate in the Australian Parliament?
To represent the states and review legislation.
What mechanism allows the High Court to review the legality of executive actions?
Judicial review.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a power of the Parliament? A) Enforcing laws B) Interpreting laws C) Making laws
C) Making laws.
