Seperation Of Powers Flashcards
What is the separations if powers
The separation of powers are the divisions of responsibilities. This makes it much harder for one person to gain full control on the government or manipulate the government. Each power has a specific job and these sometimes overlap. It consist of legislative, executive and judiciary
Who was Baron De Montesquieu
Montesquieu was a famous French judge and a political philosopher. He can up with the idea that to stop the government coming corrupt, you must separate the government into powers. The separation of powers are now used in many constitutions over the world. He died in 1755
Why and how did Barons ideas influence the concept of separation of powers
Baron came up with the idea of separating the government to stop corruption and one person gaining full power. This bought on the idea of separation of powers, which is now used in many constitutions over the world.
How are the separation of powers set out in Australia’s Constitutions
In Australia’s constitutions there are three branches of government. The legislative, executive and judiciary.
What does the legislative do
They make and amend laws
What does the executive do
They put laws into action
What does the judiciary do
They make judgment about the law
Why is the legislative and executive not completely seperate in Australia
As many if the jobs overlap. For example the prime minister and minister is part of high the legislative and executive. The Governor General is also part of both the executive and legislative.
Why is the judiciary bit completely seperate in Australia
The judiciary is not completely separate as the Governor General appoints the high courts and he is apart if burgers the legislative and executive
Who is in the legislative
Queen/ Governor General, senate and House of Representatives
Who is in the executive
Queen/ Governor General, prime minister and minister
Who is in the judiciary
High court and other courts
What is the difference between the divisions of powers and separation of powers.
The divisions of powers is a federal system, that divides the government into national government and state government. The separation of powers are the three branches in the government.
