Government Power Flashcards
How is the power of government controlled?
The Australian constitution divides the power of government between legislative, executive and judicial power to stop one person or one group from holder all the power
Legislative power composes
Parliament
Executive power comprises of
Prime minister and the cabinet
Judicial power comprises
Judges
Judicial power comprises
Judges
The legislative power is the power
To make laws and change laws in Australia. Made up of representatives who are elected by the people of Australia
The judicial power is the power
To interpret laws and apply laws. Court and judges are independent of parliament and government
Who is Australia’s head of state
King Charles 111
Th governor general
Appointed by the king and acts independently of all political parties. The king does not have a day-to-day role in the government
Governor
In each states there is a governor who represents the king in a role that is similar to the governor-general
The leader of the Australian government
Prime minister
The governor-general is not part of?
The government and must remain neutral
The governor-general roles
Signing all bills passed by the Australian parliament into law
Performing ceremonial duties
Approving the appointment of the Australian government and it’s ministers, federal judges and other officials
Starting the process for a federal election
Acting as commander-in-chief of the Australian defence forces
The governor general also has special powers known as
Reserve powers that can only be used in specific circumstances
The governor general also has special powers known as
Reserve powers that can only be used in specific circumstances
