Separation of powers

The separation of powers is:

• The Governor-General representing the King
• The separation of party leaders
• Dividing power between the states
• The idea that the power to make, enforce and interpret law should be held by 3 separate groups

Which of these is NOT a feature of the separation of powers?

• Legislature
• Executive
• Judiciary
• Premier

True or False: The Executive are also members of parliament.

• True
• False

Which document outlines the role of the Parliament, the Executive and the Judiciary in Australia?

• The Magna Carta
• Australian Constitution
• Hansard
• The standing orders

In addition to the Governor-General, who else is part of both the Executive and the Parliament?

• The Prime Minister
• The King
• The Speaker
• The President

The High Court and other federal courts are collectively known as:

• The Executive
• The Judiciary
• The Legislature
• The Senate

The Prime Minister, ministers and Governor-General are collectively known as:

• The Executive
• The Judiciary
• The Legislature
• The Senate

The 2 houses of Parliament and the Governor-General are collectively known as:

• The Executive
• The Judiciary
• The public service
• The Parliament (also called the Legislature)

Why is it important to have a separation of powers?

• It provides equal power to the states
• It gives some groups less power
• It prevents the misuse of power by one group
• It provides equal power to the government and the opposition

Who signs bills in Australia to give them Royal Assent?

• The King
• The Governor-General
• The Prime Minister
• State premiers