Structural Protection Of Rights Flashcards
1
Q
What does the structure of the commonwealth constitution provide?
A
Mechanisms for the indirect protection of the rights of Australians in dealing with the commonwealth and to prevent an abuse of power
2
Q
What 3 principles does the constitution provide for?
A
- responsible government
- representative government
- separation of powers
3
Q
What do these 3 constitutional principles underlie?
A
Our democratic system of government
4
Q
Why do checks and balances occur?
A
To prevent a total abuse of power and therefore indirectly protecting human rights
