Separation of Powers Australia Quiz

What are the three branches of government in Australia?

• Legislature, Executive, Judiciary

• Parliament, Government, Courts

• Senate, House of Representatives, High Court

• King, Prime Minister, Governor-General

What is the main purpose of the Legislature in Australia?

• To manage the laws of the country

• To judge the laws of the country

• To make and amend the laws of the country

• To enforce the laws of the country

Who represents the King in the Australian Legislature?

• Prime Minister

• Governor-General

• High Court Judge

• Shadow Cabinet

Where is the Australian Parliament located?

• Sydney, NSW

• Melbourne, VIC

• Canberra, ACT

• Brisbane, QLD

What is the role of the Executive in Australia?

• To change the laws

• To enact the laws

• To judge the laws

• To make sure laws benefit the Executive

What is the name for a proposed law? (Capital required)

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What is the purpose of the Judiciary in Australia?

• To manage the laws

• To make laws

• To judge the laws

• To amend the laws

Who appoints the judges of the High Court in Australia?

• The Executive

• The Legislature

• The Prime Minister

• The Governor-General

What can the Judiciary do if an unconstitutional law is made by the Parliament?

• Amend the law

• Enforce the law

• Make it invalid

• Pass the law

What is the role of the Shadow Cabinet in Australia?

• To make laws

• To manage the laws

• To check the actions of the Executive

• To appoint judges