In Australia's constitutional monarchy, the Governor-General represents the King and performs several important duties. When the Federal Parliament passes a bill, what must the Governor-General do before that bill can officially become an Australian law?
- Give Royal Assent by signing the billCevap
- BSend the bill to the King in London for a personal signature
- COrganise a national referendum to let citizens vote on the bill
Cevap
The Governor-General must give Royal Assent by signing the bill.
The correct answer is correct because 'Royal Assent' is the constitutional term for the Governor-General signing a bill that has passed both the House of Representatives and the Senate. This act is the final step required for a bill to officially become an Act of Parliament (a law).
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Anahtar Kavram
Royal Assent and the Role of the Governor-General in Law-making
İpuçları
1
Think about the special term used when a representative of the Monarchy signs a document to approve it.
2
The Governor-General acts as the 'head of state' representative. Their signature is called 'Royal Assent'.
3
The process involves the House of Representatives, the Senate, and then the Governor-General's signature. This signature is not a public vote or a trip to London.
Daha Fazla Pratik
Review the specific roles of the Senate and House of Representatives in the law-making process to understand how a bill reaching the Governor-General's desk.
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