The crown

Question 1

The Crown:

Answer 1

The Crown (the British monarch) is part of the system of government in Australia through its representatives:
* one Governor-General (at a federal level)
* six governors (at a state level).

Question 2

Main responsibility of the Crown’s representatives?

Answer 2

To ensure that the democratic system operates effectively.

Question 3

Main roles of the crown?

Answer 3

• granting royal assent
• withholding royal assent
• appointing Executive Council

Question 4

Granting royal assent?

Answer 4

the formal signing and approval of a bill, after which the bill becomes an Act of Parliament (normally given on advice of Prime Minister or Premier)

Question 5

Witholding royal assent

Answer 5

This is rare and only done in specific circumstances

Question 6

Appointing executive council

Answer 6

The role of the Executive Council is to give advice to the Crown’s representative on matters such as whether to approve regulations. This comprises of leader of government, senior and assistant ministers.