Australian constitution Flashcards
1
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constitution
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governor achieved through a balance of power and shared responsibility
2
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democracy
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representatives for parliament are elected by the people
3
Q
separations of powers
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checks and balances ensure accountability
parliaments- make the rules
executives- enforce the rules
judiciary- deals with if the law is broken
4
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division of power
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responsibilities are divided between federal, state, territory and local government
5
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rule of law
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Australian citizens are bound by the law and entitlement to the law.