Australia is a constitutional monarchy. Which of the following statements regarding the role of the King in the Australian system of government is correct?
- The King is the Head of State and is represented in Australia by the Governor-General.Cevap
- BThe Prime Minister is the Head of State and is represented by the members of the Cabinet.
- CThe King is the Head of State and is responsible for making the daily decisions of the Australian Government.
Cevap
The King is the Head of State and is represented in Australia by the Governor-General.
The statement that the King is the Head of State and is represented by the Governor-General is correct. Under the Australian Constitution, Australia is a constitutional monarchy, meaning the monarch holds the position of Head of State but acts within the bounds of the Constitution and does not participate in daily politics.
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Anahtar Kavram
The King's role as Head of State in a constitutional monarchy.
İpuçları
1
Think about the difference between the 'Head of State' (a formal role) and the 'Head of Government' (who runs the country daily).
2
The King lives in the United Kingdom, so he needs someone in Australia to perform his constitutional duties.
3
The official who represents the King in Australia is the Governor-General.
Daha Fazla Pratik
Review the specific roles of the Governor-General to understand how they represent the King in practice.
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