Civics and Citizenship Flashcards
What is the definition of government?
A group of people with the authority to govern a country or state
What is the definition of jurisdiction?
The power, right, or authority to interpret and apply the law.
What is the definition of legislation?
The process of making or enacting laws.
What is a right?
A moral or legal entitlement to have or do something.
What are the separation of powers?
The doctrine of the separation of powers divides the institutions of government into three branches: legislative, executive and judicial. The legislature makes the laws, the executive put the laws into operation, and the judiciary interprets the laws.
What is a bill?
A draft of a proposed law presented to parliament for discussion.
What is judiciary?
The Judiciary makes judgements about the law. The Judiciary is made up of the High Court of Australia and other federal courts.
What is executive?
The executive is the branch of government that puts government laws and programs into effect.
What is the parliament?
Parliament represents the interests of the people and ensures those interests are taken into account by government. Government is unable to pass laws or raise taxes without the agreement of the Parliament.
