The Australian Constitution defines how the nation is governed by dividing power into three branches. According to the Constitution, which of the following is a required component of the Federal Parliament, in which the 'legislative power' is vested?
- The King, represented by the Governor-GeneralCevap
- BThe Prime Minister and the Cabinet
- CThe Judges of the High Court of Australia
Cevap
The King, represented by the Governor-General, is one of the three components of the Federal Parliament.
The Australian Constitution explicitly states that the Federal Parliament is composed of three parts: the King (represented by the Governor-General), the Senate, and the House of Representatives. Together, these three parts hold the 'legislative power' to make laws for the Commonwealth.
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Anahtar Kavram
Composition of the Federal Parliament
İpuçları
1
Legislative power means the power to make laws. Think about which body makes laws in Australia.
2
The Federal Parliament is made up of three specific parts. Two are houses (Senate and House of Representatives), and one is a person representing the Monarchy.
3
The Governor-General plays a crucial role in the Parliament by giving Royal Assent to Bills passed by the two houses.
Daha Fazla Pratik
Review the 'Separation of Powers' to understand how the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial branches interact.
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