Separation of Powers

The separation of powers is:

• The Governor-General representing the Crown.

• The separation of party leaders.

• Dividing power between the states

• The idea that the power to make, enforce and interpret law should be held by 3 separate groups.

Which of these is NOT a feature of the separation of powers?

• Legislature

• Executive

• Judiciary

• Premier

True or False: The Executive are also members of parliament.

• True

• False

Which document outlines the role of the Parliament, the Executive and the Judiciary in Australia?

• The Magna Carta

• Australian Constitution

• Hansard

• The Standing Orders

In addition to the Governor-General, who else is part of both the Executive and the Parliament?

• Prime Minister

• The King

• The Speaker

• The President

The High Court and other federal courts are collectively known as:

• The Executive

• The Judiciary

• The Legislature

• The Senate

The Prime Minister, ministers and Governor-General are collectively known as:

• The Executive

• The Judiciary

• The Legislature

• The Senate

The 2 houses of Parliament and the Governor-General are collectively known as:

• The Executive

• The Judiciary

• The Public Service

• The Parliament (Legislature)

Why is it important to have a separation of powers?

• It provides equal power to the states

• It gives some groups less power

• It prevents the misuse of power by one group.

• It provides equal power to the government and opposition

Who signs bills in Australia to give them Royal Assent?

• The King

• The Governor-General

• The Prime Minister

• The State Premiers