Government and the law in Australia topic questions - Page 3
Which body exercises executive power in Australia?
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Judges
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Parliament
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Prime Minister and Cabinet
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Local Government
What is the role of judges in the Australian system?
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Enforcing laws
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Creating laws
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Passing budgets
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Appointing Ministers
Who possesses legislative power in Australia?
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Judiciary
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Executive
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Parliament
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Local Governments
How are members of Parliament selected?
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Appointed by the President
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Inherited positions
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Appointed by the Judiciary
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Elected by the people
What is the primary function of Parliament?
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Enforcing laws
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Making and changing laws
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Adjudicating disputes
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Managing the economy
Where does legislative power reside in a democracy?
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Monarchy
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Judiciary
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Executive
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Parliament
What role does the Executive play in implementing laws?
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Legislative
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Judicial
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Executive
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Administrative
Who is primarily responsible for government departments in Australia?
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Prime Minister
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Chief Justice
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Members of Parliament
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Governor-General
Which branch of government does the Executive power belong to?
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Legislative
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Judicial
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Executive
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Electoral
Who represents the Crown in Australia and holds significant Executive powers?
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Chief Justice
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Prime Minister
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Governor-General
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Speaker of the House
What power do judges possess to interpret and apply the law independently?
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Executive power
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Legislative power
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Judicial power
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Parliamentary power
According to the Australian Constitution, which branch has the authority to create laws?
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Executive power
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Legislative power
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Judicial power
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Constitutional power
Which branch is responsible for the independence of courts and judges in Australia?
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Executive power
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Legislative power
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Judicial power
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Constitutional power
What constitutional power ensures the autonomy of Australian courts from government interference?
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Executive power
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Legislative power
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Parliamentary power
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Judicial power
Who is currently Australia's Head of State?
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The Governor-General
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The King of Australia
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The Queen of Australia
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The Prime Minister
What is the title of Australia's Head of State?
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Governor-General
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Prime Minister
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Queen
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King
Who appoints the Governor-General of Australia?
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The Australian Prime Minister
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The Australian Parliament
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The King of Australia
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The Governor-General appoints themselves
What is the Governor-General's relationship with political parties?
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Aligned with ruling party
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Independent of all parties
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Supports opposition parties
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Rotates between parties
What is the King's role in the day-to-day government affairs?
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Holds executive power
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Directs government policies
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Manages government operations
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No day-to-day role in government
On whose advice does the King appoint the Governor-General?
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King personal advisors
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Australian Parliament
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Australian Prime Minister
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Governor-Generals recommendation
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