SEPARATION OF POWERS Flashcards
1
Q
What is the role of Parliament/Legislature?
A
The Parliament makes and amends the law.
2
Q
What is the role of the Executive?
A
The Executive puts the law into action/enforces the law
3
Q
What is the role of the Judiciary?
A
The Judiciary makes judgements about the law/to interpret the law
4
Q
What is the composition of Parliament?
A
Parliament (also referred to as the Legislature) is made up of the King (represented by the Governor-General), the Senate and the House of Representatives.
5
Q
What is the composition of the Executive?
A
The Executive is made up of the King (represented by the Governor-General), Prime Minister and Ministers.
