The Governor-General represents the King in Australia and performs various constitutional and ceremonial duties. In the Australian system of government, which of the following is true about the Governor-General?
- The Governor-General must be independent of any political partyAnswer
- BThe Governor-General is the leader of the Australian Government
- CThe Governor-General is elected by Australian citizens at every election
Answer
The Governor-General must be independent of any political party
The Governor-General serves as the King's representative in Australia and must remain impartial to perform their constitutional duties correctly. This means they cannot be a member of any political party.
Step-by-Step Solution
Key Concept
The Governor-General is the non-political, independent representative of the King in Australia.
Hints
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Think about whether the Governor-General is a politician like the Prime Minister or a ceremonial representative.
2
Because they represent the King, they must treat all political parties equally.
Practice More
Review the difference between the 'Head of State' (represented by the Governor-General) and the 'Head of Government' (the Prime Minister).
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