The Separation of Powers

Draw responsible government in Australia

Match the chapters with their relevant content:

• The Parliament

• Chapter 8

• Alteration of the Constitution

• Chapter 3

• The Judicature (Judiciary)

• Chapter 2

• The Executive

• Chapter 1

Chapter 1 of the constitution is composed of which sections?

• Sections 1-60

• Sections 61-70

• Sections 71-80

• Section 128

What is the purpose of Section 24, also known as the "nexus clause"?

• To ensure the Senate is twice the size of the House

• To ensure the Senate is half the size of the House

• To ensure the Senate is equal in size to the House

• To ensure the Senate is larger than the House

What does Section 24 ensure about the House of Representatives?

• It is appointed by the Queen

• It is directly chosen by the people

• It is chosen by the Senate

• It is appointed by the Governor General

Which section ensures that ministers must be members of parliament?

• Section 24

• Section 61

• Section 64

• Section 72

What does Section 72 ensure about the independence of the judiciary?

• Judges' pay cannot be reduced

• Only the Prime Minister can remove judges

• Judges can create money bills

• The Governor General appoints judges

What is the purpose of Section 72 regarding the removal of judges?

• Ensures removal only for "proved misbehavior or incapacity"

• Allows removal by the Prime Minister

• Permits removal by the Governor General

• Enables removal for any reason

What does Section 24 ensure regarding money (Supply) bills?

• Only the House can make them

• The Prime Minister creates them

• The High Court judges them

• The Governor General approves them

Rate your understanding of the following concepts (as a whole):

• - Westminster conventions (incl responsible government)

• - representative government

• - separation of powers

• - division of powers

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