2. The Separation of Powers in Australia

What does the legislative branch do in Australia?

• Decides what laws mean

• Makes laws

• Enforces laws

• Settles arguments about laws

Who makes sure the laws are followed in Australia?

• Law Makers

• Government Leaders

• Court Judges

• Federal Group

What does the judicial branch do in Australia?

• Make laws

• Carry out laws

• Explain laws

• Change laws

Why do we have checks and balances in the Australian government?

• So one branch has all the power

• To stop one branch from having too much power

• To let the executive branch control the courts

• To get rid of the need for a legislative branch

Why is it important to have different parts of government in a democracy?

• So one person can make all the decisions

• So no single part has all the power

• To make the government simpler

• To avoid having elections

What is one way the President can control Congress?

• By saying a law is not allowed

• By saying no to a new law

• By explaining what a law means

• By changing the Constitution

What can the courts do to limit the power of lawmakers?

• Make sure laws are followed

• Explain what laws mean

• Say a law is not allowed

• Make new laws

Who is in charge of running the government in Australia?

• Law-making group

• Government leaders

• Court judges

• Constitution group

How can the legislative branch limit the executive branch's power?

• By choosing judges

• By stopping executive orders

• By making laws to limit executive power

• By explaining laws

What is an important job of the High Court of Australia?

• To create laws

• To carry out laws

• To explain the Constitution

• To run public services