The Executive Arm of Government

Which of the following has executive function?

• Senate

• Parliament

• Cabinet

• House of Representatives

Which is a function of the Executive Arm of Government?

• to make laws

• to make policies to direct the country

• to interpret laws

• to lobby on behalf of persons who have been treated unfairly

Which of the following is NOT a member of the Executive Arm of government?

• The Governor General

• The Solicitor General

• The Prime Minister

• The Chief Justice

All of the following are functions of the Cabinet EXCEPT?

• make laws

• introduce policies

• formulate national budget

• select ambassadors

A minister's area of responsibility ___________

The term used to describe the reassignment of a cabinet minister ____________

The principle of collective responsibility applies to

• all members of the civil service

• all members of the cabinet

• all members of parliament

• all members of the judiciary

The Principle of Collective Responsibility means that

• The Prime Minister is the individual responsible for the work of all ministries

• The Minister is the individual responsible for the work of his/her ministry

• The Permanent Secretary is the individual responsible for the work of his/her ministry

• The parliamentary secretary is the individual responsible for the work of his/her ministry

In a Constitutional Monarchy. executive power for governing a country rests mainly with:

• The Governor General

• The Prime Minister

• The Monarch

• The Leader of Opposition

When a minister is said to have a portfolio, this means he or she has

• large amounts of paper to carry

• responsibility for running a government department

• the power to pass legislation

• the authority to appoint a high court judge